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Kirsten

American  
[kur-stuhn, keer] / ˈkɜr stən, ˈkɪər /

noun

  1. a female given name, Scandinavian form of Christine.


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“Given the economic environment, people are still prioritizing savings and retirement. Eight in 10 people are saving enough to get their employer match,” said Kirsten Hunter Peterson, vice president of workplace thought leadership at Fidelity.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

Kirsten Simitzi, 50, of San Fernando Valley logged on at 10 a.m. sharp for her time slot Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

“We’re using creators to explain and humanize the technology and solutions,” said Kirsten Hamstra, Lenovo’s executive director of global social media.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

You’ve never spoken with Kirsten Gillibrand, who heads the DSCC?

From Slate Mar. 4, 2026

“Merits are basically what the Bureau does to fill any leftover seats once the legacy nominations have all been sent out,” says Kirsten.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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