The baby name Katriin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑtriːn/ (KAH-treen).
Katriin is Estonian in Origin.
The baby name Katriin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑtriːn/ (KAH-treen).
Katriin is Estonian in Origin.
Katriin is an Estonian feminine given name, a local form within the widespread Catherine/Katherine group. The spelling reflects Estonian phonology - the double i signals a long vowel - and the name is typically stressed on the first syllable. It ultimately traces to Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, “pure,” though scholars also note possible ties to Hekate.
Carried across Europe by the cult of Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena, the name took many shapes; in Estonia it connects with St. Catherine’s Day (Kadripäev) and traditional diminutives. Close variants include Katrin, Katrina, Katarina, Katariina (Estonian/Finnish), and Katriina (Finnish); related forms across the region include Karin/Karen and Dutch Katrien. Common Estonian pet forms are Kadri, Kati, Triin, and Triinu. As a distinct spelling, Katriin rose to visibility in late 20th‑century Estonia and remains a modern, streamlined choice that preserves the classic meaning of “purity.”
Katriin is a rare find. Our records hold just 30 recorded uses, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #33 | 5 | 1,051 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #121 | 18 | 1,888 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Katriin is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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