Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean
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Cathleen is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Irish.
kath-LEEN
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Cathleen is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Irish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is kath-LEEN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Cathleen. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Cat. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Cathleen Rose, Cathleen Grace, Cathleen Marie, Cathleen Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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