Karin

Karin is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains uncertain but has long been associated by folk etymology with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name spread widely across northern and central Europe through the influence of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr venerated throughout the medieval period. It remains a popular given name across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, among other countries. Related forms include Karen, Katarina, Katharina, and Kaarina.