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Meaning and origin
Karen is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Pure `.


Where is it used?
The name Karen is mainly used in Danish and in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Caitlin (In Irish and in English)
Karyn (In English)
Katherine (In English)
Caryn (In English)
Kara (In English)
Caren (In English)
Carin (In English)


See also
In Welsh: Catrin
In Swedish and in Finnish: Karin
In Swedish: Kajsa
In Spanish: Catalina
In Spanish: Catherina
In Scandinavian: Kaia
In Russian and in Bulgarian: Ekaterina
In Romanian: Ecaterina
In Polish: Katarzyna
In Norwegian: Kari
In Jewish: Reina
In Italian and in Portuguese: Catarina
In Italian and in Catalan: Caterina
In Irish and in Scottish: Catriona
In Irish: Caitria
In Hungarian: Katalin
In Greek: Aikaterine
In German, Swedish, Hungarian, Croatian and in Serbian: Katarina
In German and in English: Katharine
In German, Danish, Dutch and in Polish: Katrine
In German: Katarine
In German: Katharina
In German: Käthe
In German: Katja
In Finnish: Katariina
In Finnish: Kaisa
In English and in French: Catherine
In English: Katherina
In English: Kit
In English: Kitty
In English: Kathy
In English: Kathi
In English: Kathryn
In English: Kathie
In English: Kat
In English: Cathryn
In English: Kate (F)
In Dutch: Katrien
In Czech: Katerina
In Breton: Katarin
In Other languages: Khara


What Karen`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Karen:
   It's easy to pronounce - no one gets it wrong, unlike my last name
   The worst thing about the name:
   Having to be known as Karen M in class because there were so many other Karens in my class
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   I would change it to something very unique
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2. The best thing about the name Karen:
   I had it for 52 years now and no one ever said it wrong.
   The worst thing about the name:
   That some think it's an old dull name. At least when I'm in a crowd and they call out the so called popular names...hundreds of heads look up..but not mine...because I am unique in my name. What a confusion in that crowd!
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   I would put every alphabet in front of aren instead of a K and see how it sounds...like Jaren.
   Extra information:
   All you out there...don't get too caught up in names...the worst place to see your name is at the end of life on a tomb stone. So enjoy the name you were named with!
3. The best thing about the name Karen:
   Not too many people have it. It is not common like most names nowadays.It also spells if your put a C instead of a K..it means CARE..we do care.
   The worst thing about the name:
   NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   I would like Scarlett or Brandi.
   Extra information:
   A name is very important in life. It follows you and your reputation where ever you go. Do you ever forget the name Jesus? He had a perfect reputation and we never forget him.
4. The best thing about the name Karen:
   It is a warm sounding name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It is an old name.
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   Alex
   Extra information:
   I have the nicknames K. , Ren, and Carinosa.
5. The best thing about the name Karen:
   Short and cute
   The worst thing about the name:
   Very common
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   Katalina
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6. The best thing about the name Karen:
   I think it's pretty and it's easy to spell and pronounce. Also, it's no longer common today.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It was overused in the 60's and 70's.
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   It would likely be Lisa or Heather.
   Extra information:
   none
7. The best thing about the name Karen:
   its meaning and the way its pronounced.
   The worst thing about the name:
   nothing
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   kandal
   Extra information:
   i always get c0mplimentad by both boys and gals about ma name.
8. The best thing about the name Karen:
   it is pure
   The worst thing about the name:
   it is too short
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   i would be named something else,maybe Janice.
   Extra information:
   the name karen is soo beautifull in terms of pronouncing it.
9. The best thing about the name Karen:
   No Nicknames
   The worst thing about the name:
   No Nicknames
   If my name wasn`t Karen....:
   
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10. The best thing about the name Karen:
    It means pure
    The worst thing about the name:
    You can't simplify it
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    It would probably Emma
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11. The best thing about the name Karen:
    just me...I was named after my mom's first child who passed away
    The worst thing about the name:
    it's plain sometimes i wish my mom spelled it K-A-R-Y-N
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    It would be Nicole
    Extra information:
    my children names all begin with K's
12. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Karen means 'pure'
    The worst thing about the name:
    So to that end. .....
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    I need to correct two typos in my previous post -
    Extra information:
    To read - Its simplicity...NOT the contraction 'Its' !,,
13. The best thing about the name Karen:
    It's simplicity.
    The worst thing about the name:
    It's simplicity!
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    But it is!
    Extra information:
    Perhaps I'd spell it more exotically! Uhmm Khaaryn?
14. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Everything!!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Of course...NOTHING!!!
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it would be... Christen (my first name)
    Extra information:
    KAREN'S RULES!!!
15. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Emm, give me a while I'm sure I can think of something
    The worst thing about the name:
    Karen is a name for little old ladies that smell like cigarette smoke and live in houses that smell like a wet cracker
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    Hmmm ... If I could have chosen my own name I'd go with Janet or Janice
    Extra information:
    Karen lends itself too easily to cruel nicknames as someone already mentioned, this name is bully-bait in school and could lead to lasting mental scars. Karen the Turtle, Karen the carrot, barren Karen, children are both cruel and ingenious at the same time.
17. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Nothing good about it, the name lends itself to cruel rhymes and distasteful jokes
    The worst thing about the name:
    Karen is a name for overweight old ladies who smell bad
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    Sophia
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    Karen is too archaic and weak sounding; prefer a more contemporary and self-reliant sounding name
18. The best thing about the name Karen:
    its not to long its pretty and very pure
    The worst thing about the name:
    there is absolutely nothing wrong with it it is awesomely awesome
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it wouldnt be good my name is karen for a reason!!!!!
    Extra information:
    you shouldnt judge karen's because our name is very pure and awesome
19. The best thing about the name Karen:
    It is not to long
    The worst thing about the name:
    It is not very popular any more
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    holly
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20. The best thing about the name Karen:
    the story behind how I was given my name
    The worst thing about the name:
    it's so common in my age group...nicknames are karen baron, kare bear.
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it would be something worse
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22. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Classic, simple, pure
    The worst thing about the name:
    People who spell it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it'd probably be Megan
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23. The best thing about the name Karen:
    cause i dont have any mates with same name
    The worst thing about the name:
    my boyfriend calls me baren karen,jerk!!!
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it would ov been steven if i was a boy
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24. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Familiar enough that people know how to say & spell it; unusual enough that I've rarely had to share it. Plus I like having a K name.
    The worst thing about the name:
    can't think of anything.
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    it would be Katie
    Extra information:
    If it weren't my name, and if I have a girl, I'd consider it for her. I love it.
25. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Great meaning
    The worst thing about the name:
    Can't abbreviate to anything but Kaz!! Not good
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    Maybe something less known.. Stephanie perhaps
    Extra information:
    It's a cool name..
26. The best thing about the name Karen:
    Its beautiful
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    I wouldn't want any other name
    Extra information:
    I love the meaning of my name
27. The best thing about the name Karen:
    You can't screw up pronouncing it.
    The worst thing about the name:
    It seems matronly.
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    no
    Extra information:
    It's a strong name and timeless.
28. The best thing about the name Karen:
    People dont go 'HUH?' when you tell them your name.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Karen is a very popular name....
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    No.
    Extra information:
    No.
29. The best thing about the name Karen:
    is short, and is only for important people
    The worst thing about the name:
    is common
    If my name wasn`t Karen....:
    my personality
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