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Meaning and origin of Kathryn
Gender:
Female
Ethnic Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Variant of Catherine: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin 'Katharina', from the Greek 'Aikaterina'. It was borne by a number of saints, including St Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel.
Popularity Ranking From 1990 - 2003 * :
Rank for year 1990 is 57
Rank for year 1991 is 58
Rank for year 1992 is 61
Rank for year 1993 is 68
Rank for year 1994 is 79
Rank for year 1995 is 83
Rank for year 1996 is 87
Rank for year 1997 is 86
Rank for year 1998 is 90
Rank for year 1999 is 91
Rank for year 2000 is 90
Rank for year 2001 is 97
Rank for year 2002 is 113
Rank for year 2003 is 117
* Rank 1 is the most popular, rank 2 is the next most popular, and so forth.
Rankings are from the top 1000 most popular names.
Numerology:
Expression Number 7: People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.
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