Karin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Danish [in turn from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē)], variant of Karen.

Pronunciation

/ˈkærɪn/ /kəˈɹɪn/

Word forms

Karin

Etymology

From Swedish Karin or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina, ultimately from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē). See also Karen.

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