Caryn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Caryn

What is the meaning of the name Caryn ?

The baby name Caryn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈkærɪn (KAR-in),ˈkeɪrɪn (KAYR-in).

Caryn is in Origin.

Caryn is a modern English respelling of Karen, the Danish short form of Katherine. Katherine descends from Greek Aikaterine; while the etymology is debated, it is commonly linked to katharos, meaning “pure,” which supplies the prevailing sense. Veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria propelled the name across medieval Europe, later yielding a wide family of forms.

Usage of Caryn rose in the United States in the mid-20th century, paralleling Karen’s boom, and is now a rarer, vintage-tinged choice in English-speaking countries. Spellings and cognates include Karen, Karin (Scandinavian), Caren/Carin, Karyn, and the broader Katherine set: Catherine, Kathryn, Katarina, Katrina, and Katya. Caryn is typically pronounced KAIR-in, though KAH-rin also occurs. Notable bearers include actor Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson). Parents may appreciate Caryn for its familiar roots, streamlined Y, and the enduring meaning of “pure.”