At a Glance
- Meaning
- Medieval Scandinavian form of Katarina (root meaning disputed)
- Origin
- Swedish/Danish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAH-rin
Karin is a Swedish/Danish girl's name meaning “medieval Scandinavian form of Katarina (root meaning disputed)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Scandinavian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Strong.
Meaning & Origin of Karin
Meaning: Medieval Scandinavian form of Katarina (root meaning disputed).
Origin: Swedish/Danish.
A common claim: pure Actually: Karin is commonly said to mean 'pure' -- this is a folk etymology from later association with Greek katharos; Katherine's actual root is unresolved.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Karin
KAH-rinIPA /ˈkɑːrɪn/
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