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Kareen
How to Pronounce Kareen
Pronounced kuh-REEN /kəˈrin/Medium
Meaning: Kareen is a variant of Karen (and of Careen), Karen being the Danish short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'. The doubled-e spelling stresses the second syllable.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kareen is a respelled Karen or Careen, and Karen is the Danish pet form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'. The -een spelling pulls the emphasis to the end, giving a softer, end-stressed sound.
It stayed uncommon through the later twentieth century, with a small crest around 1977 as Karen itself was fading. It reads as a minor spelling variant, tied to Karen and Katherine.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kareen mean?
Kareen is a variant of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine, and means 'pure'.
How do you pronounce Kareen?
It's said kuh-REEN /kəˈrin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kareen a boy or girl name?
Kareen is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Kareen?
Kareen has always been uncommon in the U.S., a small spelling variant of the once-popular Karen.