Name:
Karin
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Karin is a variant of Katherine. Katherine originates in Greek language and means "chaste, pure". It has been one of the most popular feminine given names over centuries and with various spellings all around the world. Historically, it was a favourite name especially in Christian world. Katherine is the name of many saints, the most popular probably being Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century martyr. It was also a popular name within royalty in different countries. The variant spelling Catherine is also very frequent.
Pronunciation:
KER-in
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Carryn
Carynn
Carynne
Kareena
Karina
Karine
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Karyna
Famous Karin:
Karin Bloemen : musician
Karin Boye : published author
Karin Michaelis : writer
Karin Plato : jazz artist
Karin Rick : writer
Karin Stephen : writer
Karin Struck : writer