Karin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Karin Name at a Glance

Name	Karin
Meaning	Variant of Katherine. Pure.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Karin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Karin means “Variant of Katherine. Pure”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Karin Name Origin

Our database records Karin under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Karin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Karin is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Karin

When considering Karin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.