Karin
[/ˈkærɪn/]Meaning
Swedish short form of Katherine.
Background Story
Karin is a common feminine given name in Germanic languages, and is also used in Estonia, Slovenia and some French-speaking areas. In English it comes from Swedish or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina that goes back to Ancient Greek Aikaterine. The Japanese name Karin means Chinese quince and is unrelated to the Western forms. In Thailand it is mainly used as a male name.
Variations
Karyn, Caryn, Carin
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