Karin
Meaning of Karin
Karin is a female name with German origins. It is pronounced as KAH-reen (/kaˈri:n/) in German and KAH-rin (/ˈkɑːrɪn/ or /kɑˈrɪn/) in English. The name has a variation, Karen, which is also widely used.
In the United States, Karin has been given to newborn girls for many years. It peaked in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s when it ranked among the top 200 names. Although its popularity has declined over the years, it continues to be chosen by parents for their daughters.
The name Karin carries a sense of elegance and simplicity. It may remind people of strong and independent women who are confident in their abilities. If you're looking for a timeless and classic name that is still unique, Karin might be the perfect choice for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as KAH-reen (/kaˈri:n/)
English
- Pronunced as KAH-rin (/ˈkɑːrɪn/)
- Pronunced as KAH-rin (/kɑˈrɪn/)
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Notable People Named Karin
| Karin Slaughter is a renowned American crime writer with 24 novels, selling over 40 million copies and published in 120 countries, known for her award-nominated debut novel "Blindsighted." |
| Karin Michaëlis was a prolific Danish journalist and author known for her novels, short stories, and children's books, with over 50 works published in multiple languages. |
| Karin Swanström was a versatile Swedish actress, producer, and director. |
| Karin Rask is a multi-talented Estonian actress, teacher, and clothing designer. |
| Karin Maria Boye was a celebrated Swedish poet and novelist, renowned for her poetry in Sweden and internationally recognized for her dystopian science fiction novel Kallocain (1940). |
| Karin Maria Bruzelius is a Swedish-born Norwegian supreme court justice and former president of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights, known for her pioneering roles in government and advocacy. |
| Karin Park - Karin Maria Erika Park is a Swedish-Norwegian singer-songwriter. |
| Karin Fossum is a renowned Norwegian author of crime fiction, known as the "Norwegian queen of crime". |
| Karin Evers-Meyer is a German politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD). |
| Karin Baal, also known as Karin Blauermel, is a renowned German film actress with a career spanning over 90 films since 1956. |
| Karin Maag is a German politician from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who represented Baden-Württemberg in the Bundestag from 2009 to 2021. |
| Karin Alfredsson is a Swedish writer and journalist. |
| Karin Wulf Cates is a renowned author of children's picture books. |
| Karin Marjolein Lasthuizen is a Dutch-New Zealand academic currently holding the Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership at the Victoria University of Wellington. |
| Karin Stoltenberg was a prominent Norwegian figure known for her work in genetics, politics, and family policy, as well as for her role as the mother of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and wife of Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg. |
