Katrine

Katrine is a Scandinavian and Danish 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. The name spread widely across Europe following the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a martyred Christian scholar of the early fourth century. Katrine is closely related to forms such as Katrina, Katharina, and Karen, all sharing the same Greek root.