Kathlyne
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kathlyne
Kathlyne is a variant spelling of Kathleen, derived from the Irish name Cathleen, which itself comes from the Greek name Katharine (Αἰκατερίνη), meaning "pure." The name ultimately traces to the Greek word "katharos" (καθαρός), meaning pure or clean.
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Etymology
Kathlyne is a variant spelling of Kathleen, derived from the Irish name Cathleen, which itself comes from the Greek name Katharine (Αἰκατερίνη), meaning "pure." The name ultimately traces to the Greek word "katharos" (καθαρός), meaning pure or clean.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Irish and American communities, with roots in Catholic traditions due to its association with Saint Catherine of Alexandria; it gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries as a feminized variant of traditional Kathleen spellings.
Kathlyne currently ranks #11,745 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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