Caren

Caren is an English given name functioning as a spelling variant of Karen, which itself derives from the Danish and Norwegian form of Katherine. Katherine traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine, whose exact roots are debated but are often linked to the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-twentieth century alongside Karen. Related forms include Karin, Caryn, and Karyn.