Katrin

Katrin is a German and Scandinavian short form of Katharina, itself derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning is debated but commonly associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name gained wide popularity across Europe through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a fourth-century Christian martyr. Katrin shares its roots with the many international variants of the same name, including Katherine, Catherine, Katarina, Katrine, and Katrijn.