girlScandinavian

Karin: Meaning & Origin

Karin is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

KAIR-in

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

Kar

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

19%
47
2010
38
Current
#32
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Karin Rose
  • Karin Grace
  • Karin Marie
  • Karin Jane