Karin

Unisex

Origin: Norse · Greek

Meaning

“pure”

Cultural Notes

Karin is the Scandinavian and German form of Karen and Katherine; Swedish poet Karin Boye is a notable bearer of this name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Karin

  • Karin Larsen, Karin Boye

Variants & Spellings

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