Irish form of Catherine (pure)
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Cathleen
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cathleen.
Primary meaning
Irish form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: KATH-leen
Profile summary
Irish form of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Popularized by the play 'Cathleen ni Houlihan' by W.B. Yeats. The current meaning shown for this name is Irish form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KATH-leen. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Cathleen appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cathleen is currently cataloged under Irish (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Irish form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cathleen is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Catherine. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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