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Katrijn

Quick answerKatrijn is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Katarina, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, traditionally interpreted as meaning "pure" (from katharos).

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,283
TrendRevival
Peak year1995
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageDutch
CultureDutch/Flemish
ReligionChristian
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,283

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Katrijn

Katrijn is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Katarina, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, traditionally interpreted as meaning "pure" (from katharos).

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Etymology

Katrijn is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Katarina, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, traditionally interpreted as meaning "pure" (from katharos). The name is primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other Dutch-speaking regions, with roots in Christian tradition as it was borne by Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a venerated early Christian martyr.

Katrijn currently ranks #1,283 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.

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