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Kathleene

kath-LEEN

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

523

Peak Year

#32 in 1947

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kathleene is a variant of the name Kathleen. Kathleen is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clean'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Kathleen Turner

    American actress, known for Body Heat.

Nicknames

KathKateKathyKat

Spelling Variations

KathleenKathleanKathlynn

Similar Names

KatherineKatrinaKaitlynCaitlin

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentIndependentCreative

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