Katrín

Katrín is a feminine given name, most commonly used in Iceland as the Icelandic form of Catherine or Katherine. The name derives from the Greek word katharos, meaning pure, and has many international variants, including Catherine, Katherine, Katarina, Katarzyna, Katharina, Katrin, and Katri.

In Iceland, Katrín has been a popular given name across generations, reflecting broader naming trends in the country where traditional European forms are common. The accent over the í marks Icelandic orthography and helps distinguish the name from similar forms in other languages, such as Katrin in German or Katrin in Scandinavian contexts.

Across other languages and regions, similar forms appear with varying spellings and pronunciations, including Katrīne in Latvian or Katri in Finnish, each adapting the root name to local phonology and naming conventions. The usage of Katrín as a standalone name is primarily established in Iceland, while variations of the name appear in many European communities.

Notable people named Katrín include Katrín Jakobsdóttir (born 1962), an Icelandic politician who has served as the prime minister since 2017. Her leadership role reflects the name’s continued presence in public life within Iceland.

See also variants of the name such as Catherine, Katherine, Katarina, and Katrin to explore related forms in different languages and cultures.