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Karin

KA-rihn
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Karin (name) means a feminine given name common in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, a variant of Katherine. Example: “Karin teaches piano lessons after school.”

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A feminine given name common in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, a variant of Katherine.
"Karin teaches piano lessons after school."
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Etymology

Comes from Swedish Karin or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina that ultimately goes back to Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē). See also Karen.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Karin” mean?
The word “Karin” means a feminine given name common in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, a variant of Katherine.
How do you pronounce “Karin”?
“Karin” is pronounced KA-rihn (/ˈkærɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Karin” in a sentence?
Here is “Karin” used in a sentence: “Karin teaches piano lessons after school.”
What part of speech is “Karin”?
“Karin” is a name.

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