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Karen

KAIR-ən

Popularity

#1263

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

990,595

Peak Year

#40,667 in 1957

First Recorded

1881

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Danish short form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name *Aikaterine*, of uncertain meaning. Commonly associated with 'pure'.

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KariKay

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Karen Blixen

    Danish author, wrote 'Out of Africa'

  • Karen Allen

    American actress known for Raiders of the Lost Ark

Nicknames

KariKay

Spelling Variations

Karin

Similar Names

KatherineSusanElizabethMargaret

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentIndependentStrong-willed

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