Katheryn

Katheryn is an English spelling variant of Katherine, a name ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose exact root is debated but is commonly associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name was borne by Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr whose veneration helped spread the name throughout medieval Europe. Katheryn Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England, is among the notable historical bearers of this particular spelling. Related forms include Katherine, Catherine, Kathryn, and Katarina.