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Name Origin

Karin is a Scandinavian given name, primarily found in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Karl, which means 'free man' or 'man'. Karin therefore carries the meaning of 'free woman' or 'strong woman'.

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Famous People

Karin Slaughter (1971-)

Author

  • New York Times bestselling author
  • Known for her crime fiction novels

Karin Dreijer Andersson

Musician

  • Member of the electronic music duo The Knife
  • Solo artist under the name Fever Ray