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Gender
Feminine and Masculine
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Origin of the Name Karen
Greek; Armenian
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Usage of the Name Karen
Danish, Norwegian, English, German; Armenian
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Meaning of the Name Karen
The name Karen has two meanings:
1. As a feminine name it is a Danish form of Katherine.
2. As a masculine name it is a short form of Karekin, an Armenian masculine name which is of unknown meaning.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Karen Aghamyan (born 1946), an Armenian male painter;
Karen Carpenter (1950 - 1983), an American female singer and drummer;
Karen Allen (born 1951), an American actress;
Karen Elson (born 1979), an English female model and singer.
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Names Related to Karen
Refer to the list of names related to Katherine.
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