Criss
[krɪs]Meaning
A given name and surname; also a French word for a kris, from Malay keris.
Background Story
Criss is a given name and surname. In French, criss is a masculine noun, invariable, for the kris, a dagger, borrowed from Malay keris.
Temperament
Variations
Chris, Krist, Chrissy
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