Karin - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Karin \k(a)-rin\ is of Swedish origin. Variant of Katherine. Also a variant of Karen in America and Britain.

For more information, see also related names Carina, Catherine and Karina.

Baby names that sound like Karin are Karine, Carin, Karyn, Karrin, Karon, Korin and Karan. Other similar baby names are Kari, Karis, Farin, Kamrin, Karie, Karlin, Katrin, Kalin, Marin and Tarin.

Karin is a very popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Karin. Click here to compare Karin with related baby names.