Girl name
Karen name meaning
“pure, untainted”
Karen is a feminine name meaning pure or untainted, used as a Danish short form of Katharina. Its meaning is commonly linked to the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. This traditional association supplies the interpretation, although the earliest origin of Katharina remains uncertain.
What does Karen mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Karen
A Danish short form of Katharina. The name is traditionally associated with Greek katharos, meaning pure, though Katharina's earliest origin is uncertain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Karen
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Karen, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Margareth: pearl
- Yuanita: God has been gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Yudith: woman of Judah
- Miryam: beloved; bitterness; rebellion
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Karen Marselina
Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Marselina: associated with Mars, god of war
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Meaning of each word
- Dena: judged, vindicated
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Angelina: messenger, bearer of a message
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Karen Janis
Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Janis: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Karen: pure, untainted
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
- Patricia: woman of noble rank
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How to pronounce Karen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦫꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮛᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Karen a girl’s name?
Yes, Karen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Karen ranks #1,137 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Karen
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Karen
- Karen Agustiawan · b. 1958
- Karen Carlotta · b. 1982
- Karen Theresia Pooroe
- Karen Ezana
- Karen Kurniawan
- Karen Theresia Pooroe · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Karen
What is the meaning of Karen?
Karen means pure, untainted. A Danish short form of Katharina. The name is traditionally associated with Greek katharos, meaning pure, though Katharina's earliest origin is uncertain.
Is Karen a girl’s name?
Yes, Karen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Karen?
Karen is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Karen have?
Karen has 2 syllables (Ka-ren) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karen?
Karen ranks #1,137 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Karen?
Some ideas: Karen Margareth Yuanita; Karen Yudith Miryam; Karen Marselina.
Famous people named Karen?
Notable people named Karen include Karen Agustiawan, Karen Carlotta, Karen Theresia Pooroe.
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