Karin - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations
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Karin

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KAH-rin'KAH-rin'2 syllables
🇸🇪Swedish
Independent

MEANING

Pure

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Scandinavian countries, often associated with a strong, independent personality.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Popular in Sweden since the Middle Ages, often borne by noblewomen.

🇯🇵Japanese
Soft

MEANING

Fragrant pear

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

From 'ka' (fragrance) and 'rin' (pear), often used in Japan as a given name.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Japan for its pleasant phonetic sound and imagery.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Adopted in modern Japan, reflecting nature and beauty.

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