What is the origin of the name Katharyn?

Katharyn is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Katharyn?

Katharyn is pronounced KATH-uh-rin.

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GirlGreek

Katharyn

KATH-uh-rin

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,614

Peak Year

#36 in 1987

First Recorded

1881

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Katherine, which means 'pure'. It's a classic name with Greek roots.

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Kath Kathy Kate Kat

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Kath Kathy Kate Kat

Spelling Variations

Katherine Catherine Katharine

Similar Names

Katherine Camilla Caroline Elizabeth

Personality Traits

IntelligentGraciousReliableSociable

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