What is the origin of the name Kathreen?

Kathreen is a name of Greek and English origin. It is often classified as a virtue, royal & classic name.

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Q: What does the name Kathreen mean?

Kathreen means "Phonetic variant of Katherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.'".

Phonetic variant of Katherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.'

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