Cathryn

Cathryn Meaning & Origin

About Cathryn
The name Cathryn is a variant of the name Catherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clean." Cathryn is a feminine name that signifies purity, innocence, and clarity. It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty, and moral values.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cathryn are female.

Cathryn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.83% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
CAT
🔊 Soundex
C030605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 TH R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cathryn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0RN', 'KTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cathryn in Braille

Here's how to represent Cathryn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cathryn in braille

How to Spell the Name Cathryn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cathryn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cathryn in sign language

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