Kateleen

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is of uncertain origin but often linked to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kateleen is often associated with qualities of purity and innocence due to its etymological roots.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various forms since the early medieval period, particularly popularized in Christian contexts.