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The name Kätlin is an Estonian form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. It entered Estonian usage as a vernacular adaptation of the Latin Catharina, spread through Christian Europe in honor of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Related forms include Katariina, Katrin, and the widely used English variant Catherine.