Kathryn

Kathryn Meaning & Origin

About Kathryn
The name Kathryn is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Katherine. It means "pure" or "clear" and is often associated with qualities such as innocence, clarity of thought, and integrity. Kathryn is a name that conveys a sense of strength and grace, and is often given to individuals who are seen as wise, compassionate, and trustworthy.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kathryn are female.

Kathryn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.68% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
CAT
🔊 Soundex
K030605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 TH R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæθrɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0RN', 'KTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kathryn in Braille

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

The name Kathryn in braille

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

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

The name Kathryn in sign language

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