Karen is a girl's name of Danish origin meaning “Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Kar. As of 2020, Karen ranks #824 among girls' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #661 in 2019.
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KAIR-en
Phonetic spelling
Currently #824 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Karen means “Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean.” It is a girl's name of Danish origin.
Karen is pronounced KAIR-en.
Karen is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Karen currently ranks #824 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Karen include Kar.
Middle names that pair well with Karen include Karen Rose, Karen Grace, Karen Marie, Karen Lynn.
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