Katrin

The female first name Katrin is a German, but also Estonian and Swedish short form of Katharina, the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. The name's meaning has been derived since Christian antiquity from the ancient Greek word katharós for "pure, clean, unblemished" and translates to "the Pure" or, more loosely interpreted, "the Innocent."

What does the name Katrin mean?

The female first name Katrin is a German, but also Estonian and Swedish short form of Katharina, the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. The name's meaning has been derived since Christian antiquity from the ancient Greek word katharós for "pure, clean, unblemished" and translates to "the Pure" or, more loosely interpreted, "the Innocent." However, the true origin of the name is not secure and is disputed among etymologists. It may possibly originate from the name Hekaterine (Ἑκατερινη) and the Greek word hekáteros for "each of the two." The Greek goddess Hekátē (Ἑκατη), whose name is said to derive from the ancient Greek hekás for "far off," could also have been a source. A connection with the Greek word aikía for "torture" is also conceivable. More on the derivations can be found on the name page for Katharina. The name Katrin is particularly common in German-speaking areas. Especially from the 1960s to the 1990s, it was among the most popular girls' names in Germany, similar to the spelling variant Kathrin. However, from the turn of the millennium, the name has gradually fallen out of fashion and is now relatively rarely given. The spellings Cathrin and Catrin are even less common. Other popular German short forms of Katharina include Carina, Ina, Karen, Karin, Karina, Käthe, Kathi, Kati, Katja, and Katrina.

Where does the name Katrin come from?

Etymology Katrin is a female first name of ancient Greek origin with the meaning "the Pure" or "the Innocent." Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Katrin?

Sound & pronunciation of Katrin: The name Katrin is two syllables and clearly defined. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Ka-trin" [ˈkatʁɪn], combining an open onset with a structured middle consonant. The short "i" in the final syllable gives the name a matter-of-fact precision. Katrin appears sober and independent - straightforward, present, and balanced.

When is the name day of Katrin?

As a short form of Katharina, Katrin celebrates its name day on March 24, April 17, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

As a female first name, Katrin has undergone a very marked development in Germany. After initially rather rare placements in the 1930s to 1950s, Katrin gained significant importance from the end of the 1950s onward, gradually moving up in relative comparison to other first names. The phase of Katrin in Germany was particularly strong between the 1960s and 1980s.

Nicknames & pet names

Ati / Ka / Kaddel / Kaddi / Kaddy / Kain / Kaktrin / Kastinka / Kat / Kata / Katalin / Katchen / Kate / Katha / Kathi / Kathl / Kathy / Kati / Katilein / Katinka / Katkat / Katl / Katn / Katreinerle / Katreini / Katrichen / Katrinchen / Katruschka / Katschi / Katta / Katten / Katti / Katy / Katza / Käthe / Kätlä / Rinchen / Rini / Trina / Trinchen / Trine / Trini

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Famous people

• Ann-Katrin Berger (German football player)
• Ann-Katrin Schinkel (football player from Germany)
• Anne Katrin Matyssek (German author)
• Catherine Deneuve (French actress)
• Catherine Heigl (actress)
• Catherine Oxenberg (American actress)
• Catherine Zeta-Jones (actress)
• Katrin (mountain) (mountain in Austria)
• Katrin Apel (German biathlete/cross-country skier)
• Katrin Asbjörnsdottir (Icelandic football player)
• Katrin Atladottir (Icelandic badminton player)
• Katrin Böhning-Gaese (biologist from Germany)
• Katrin Dagmar Göring-Eckardt (Green politician & Vice President of the German Bundestag)
• Katrin Engel (Austrian handball player)
• Katrin Fridriks (artist from Iceland)
• Katrin Fröhlich (voice actress)
• Katrin Griesser (actress)
• Katrin Haupt (character in Brecht's play "Mother Courage and Her Children")
• Katrin Hiller (Spanish film director)
• Katrin Holtwick (German beach volleyball player)