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Irish, English

Kathleen

Girl
Meaning

Kathleen means pure, clear, flawless, unsullied, clean, each of the two, or far off.

Demographic Rank #249 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Kath-Leen
Syllables 2
Starting Sound K
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Kathleen

Aa
IPA Notation /kʌθlɪːn/
Transliteration Kathlīn
Root Representation Kath-Radix
Script Form Kathleen
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Kathleen

4 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Builder (Ruling Number 4)

Core Personality Traits
Reliability Practicality Discipline

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Irish, English
Category English
Gender Girl
Name Length 8 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Kathleen

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Kathleen

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Irish, English Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Kathleen

What does the name Kathleen mean?▼

The name Kathleen means "Kathleen means pure, clear, flawless, unsullied, clean, each of the two, or far off.".

What is the origin and category of the name Kathleen?▼

The name Kathleen has origins in Irish, English naming customs and is categorized under English.

How do you pronounce Kathleen?▼

The name Kathleen is pronounced Kath-Leen (/kʌθlɪːn/) with 2 syllables.

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