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Karin

KA-rihn

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

From Swedish Karin or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina, ultimately from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē). See also Karen.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Karin

sarin Marin Darin heparin Gagarin mandarin

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Frequently asked questions

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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