The nameKarène
Karène is a French girl's name, a variant of Karen. It was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Danish
Meaning
Like Karen, the Danish form of Katherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Danish, through Karen.
History
First given in the early 1960s, Karène peaked in the mid 1970s, stayed in use in the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Karène
Karène in France
Karène was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 485 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Karène. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Karène in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Karène in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karène mean?
Like Karen, the Danish form of Katherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Karène?
Danish, through Karen.
Is Karène a girl's or a boy's name?
Karène is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Karène?
Variants and related names of Karène include Catherine and Katherine.