Origin:
Danish
English
French
Greek
Latin
Scandinavian
Scottish
Swedish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
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.
Soul Urge:People with the name Karen have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Karen tend to be a powerful force to all whose lives they touch. They are capable, charismatic leaders who often undertake large endeavors with great success. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become impractical and rigid.