Karethe / Catherine / Katherine / Katharina / Katarina / Karen / Karin
Pronunciation: kah-REH-teh
Meaning
pure
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
Karethe is a Scandinavian variant of the name Katherine. The name Katherine itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. The name has been popular in various forms across Europe for centuries, often associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr. The 'K' spelling is common in Scandinavian languages.
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