What is the origin of the name Kathlene?

Kathlene is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Kathlene?

Kathlene is pronounced kath-LEEN.

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GirlIrish

Kathlene

kath-LEEN

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,500

Peak Year

#120 in 1950

First Recorded

1913

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Kathleen, meaning 'pure'. It is the English form of the Irish name Caitlin, derived from Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine.

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Kathy Kate Kath

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Kathy Kate Kath

Spelling Variations

Kathleen Kathlyn Cathleen Katelyn

Similar Names

Eileen Maureen Colleen Sharon

Personality Traits

KindGentleNurturingLoyal

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