Catrin

Catrin is the Welsh form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose root meaning remains debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. It has been a well-established name in Wales for centuries and appears in Welsh poetry and literature, notably as the subject of a celebrated poem by the medieval Welsh poet Dafydd ap Gwilym. The name shares its origins with a broad family of European forms including Katherine, Katrin, Katarina, and Katarzyna.