Karen

Meaning

Karen is a american name meaning “Pure, chaste”.

History

Karen has roots in the Danish form of Katherine, which means 'pure'. It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. The name had a renaissance in the 1940s and '50s in the United States. While it has sometimes been associated with negative cultural memes in recent years, it remains a classic name with historical roots and widespread usage in various cultures.

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