Kathaleen
kath-leen
Kathaleen is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “A variant of Kathleen, derived from the Irish name Caitlin, meaning 'pure'. It is ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine.”, and peaked in popularity in 1952.
What Kathaleen Means
“A variant of Kathleen, derived from the Irish name Caitlin, meaning 'pure'. It is ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine.”
The Story of Kathaleen
This name carries the pure, clear note of an ancient song, a promise of gentle spirit that has echoed through generations and now arrives for you.
Kathaleen is a graceful variant of Kathleen, itself a derivative of the Irish name Caitlin, which means 'pure.' Caitlin is ultimately traced to the Greek Aikaterine, a name steeped in classical history and associated with purity and clarity. This name traveled from ancient Greece through Ireland, where it gained its Irish form, and then spread across the English-speaking world, cherished for its serene and virtuous meaning.
There is a quiet luminescence to the name Kathaleen, like the soft glow of moonlight on still water. When you whisper it, it feels like a blessing, a gentle affirmation of the purity and loving spirit you already sense within your daughter. Writing Kathaleen on a birth announcement is like inscribing a vow of gentle care and unwavering affection, a name that feels inherently kind and deeply nurturing.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#143 in 1952
Total Births
4,136
First Recorded
1902
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