Carin
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Carin
The name 'Carin' is a variant of 'Karin' or 'Catherine,' derived from the Greek *Aikaterinē*, meaning "pure." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and Dutch cultures, often as a diminutive of Katherine, with historical ties to early Christian saints like Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
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Etymology
The name 'Carin' is a variant of 'Karin' or 'Catherine,' derived from the Greek *Aikaterinē*, meaning "pure." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and Dutch cultures, often as a diminutive of Katherine, with historical ties to early Christian saints like Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Carin currently ranks #14,692 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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