Cathryn

Cathryn is an English form of Katherine, itself derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose exact root remains debated; it is commonly associated with the Greek katharos, meaning pure, though an earlier pre-Greek origin is also possible. The name has been borne by numerous saints, queens, and empresses across European history, most notably Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Cathryn represents one of many spelling variants of this widely used name, alongside Catherine, Katherine, Kathryn, and Katharine.