Trine

Trine is a Scandinavian feminine name originating as a contracted form of Katrine, itself the Danish and Norwegian equivalent of Katherine, which derives from the Greek Aikaterine. The deeper root is debated, but the name is often associated with the Greek katharos, meaning pure. Trine has been a popular given name in Denmark and Norway for centuries and remains in common use throughout the region today. Related forms include Katrine, Trina, and the broader Katherine family of names.