Irish · Girl name
Kathleen
“pure”
About the name Kathleen
Kathleen is an anglicized form of the Irish Caitlín, meaning ‘pure’, which comes from the Greek name Katherine through Norman French Cateline. Kathleen ni Houlihan is a figure in Irish literature, a female personification of Ireland, and the title character of a play by W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory. The name is commonly used in Irish communities and spread to other English-speaking countries. Short forms include Kathy and Kath.
- Meaning
- pure
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KATH-leen(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Kathleen
Middle names for Kathleen
- Kathleen Marie
- Kathleen Ann
- Kathleen Elizabeth
- Kathleen Rose
- Kathleen Jane
Questions about Kathleen
- What does Kathleen mean?
- Kathleen is an Irish name meaning "pure".
- How do you pronounce Kathleen?
- Kathleen is pronounced KATH-leen, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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