Karen
KAIR-un
What it means
Pure — Danish form of Katherine
Language
Greek
Culture
Christian
Religion
Christian
Style era
vintage
Themes
virtue
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
KariKay
Alternate spellings
KarynCaren
In other languages
Caren (German)Karin (Scandinavian)
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