Anne-Kathrin

Anne-Kathrin is a German first name that emerges as a double name from Annekatrin, combining the names Anne and Katrin. The meaning is interpreted as 'the Gracious and Pure', 'the graceful Pure' or 'the lovely Pure'.

What does the name Anne-Kathrin mean?

The first name Anne-Kathrin is a double name composed of Anne and Katrin. It carries the meaningful interpretation 'the Gracious and Pure', 'the graceful Pure' or 'the lovely Pure'. The name Anne has Hebrew roots and is a short form of the biblical name Hannah, which translates into German as 'the Graced', 'the Gracious' or 'the Charming'. Katrin, on the other hand, is a short form of the ancient Greek name Katharina, which means 'the Pure'. This name was particularly widespread in German-speaking areas during the 1990s. Relevant variants include Ann-Kathrin, Ann-Katrin, Anne-Kathrine, Anne-Katrin, and Anna-Karina.

Where does the name Anne-Kathrin come from?

The name Anne-Kathrin has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew and means 'the Gracious and Pure'. The etymology of Anne derives from the Hebrew channâh, which means 'grace, graciousness, charm', and relates to the meaning of being kind or gracious. Katrin comes from the ancient Greek katharós, which means 'pure, clean, or unblemished'.

How do you pronounce Anne-Kathrin?

The pronunciation of Anne-Kathrin is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ne Ka-thrin' [ˈanə kaˈtʁiːn], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long I. The hard K at the beginning of 'Kathrin' adds a distinctive accent. The consonant cluster '-thrin' sounds concise and compact. Overall, the name Anne-Kathrin conveys an impression of structure and self-confidence.

When is the name day of Anne-Kathrin?

The name days for Anne-Kathrin are February 9, July 26, October 5, November 25, and November 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anne-Kathrin is a rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 618th place. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Anne

Similar first names

Ann-Cathrin

Famous people

• Anne-Kathrin Wendler (2nd place in Germany's Next Topmodel, Season 2)