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Karen name meaning
Last Name
609
in the U.S.
in 2010
609
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Karen mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Karen
User Submitted Origins
English
55%
Danish
23%
American
5%
Scandinavian
4%
Native American
4%
African American
2%
Spanish
2%
Hebrew
2%
African
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Karen means "Karen is a pejorative term used in the English-speaking world for someone perceived as entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is appropriate or necessary. A common stereotype is that of a white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others. Often used in memes".
- According to a user from the United States, the name Karen is of English origin and means "Karen is a pejorative term for women seeming to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is normal. The term also refers to memes depicting white women who use their privilege to demand their own way".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Karen is of Danish origin and means "Diminutive variant of Katherine Gk., 'Pure'".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Karen means "Dutch form of Katherine, meaning pure" and is of Dutch origin.
- According to 11 people from all over the world, the name Karen is of English origin and means "Pure".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Karen is of Danish origin and means "Pure in heart".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Karen means "Pure or Genuine" and is of Danish origin.
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Karen means "Pure one".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Karen means "From memes: A middle aged to elderly white woman that is typically racist and likes to lurk at or around shopping centers or parks. Karens like to throw fits in public and can be found online by looking up 'funniest Karen videos.'".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Karen is of American origin and means "A karen (from memes) is when you always want to speak with the manager and your complain all the time, you've cut your hair short and dyed it blonde, and you wear sunglasses all the time, and massive earrings".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun
A language spoken in the Thai-Burmese borderlands.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands
Wiktionary
From Danish Karen, a vernacular form of Catherine that arose in medieval Denmark. The sense "middle-aged woman" comes from the popularity of the name among baby boomers and Gen-Xers.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- (youth slang, derogatory) A middle-aged woman, especially one who has a disproportionate sense of entitlement. .
From Parthian 𐭊𐭓𐭍𐭉 (krny /Kārēn/), from Old Iranian *kar-ina-. The Armenian name is from Armenian Կարեն (Karen), from the same Parthian name.
- (historical) one of the seven great Parthian feudal families
- An Armenian male given name from Armenian
From Burmese ကရင် (ka.rang, “wild, low-caste man”).
- A group of languages of Myanmar and Thailand.
Karen was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Luxembourgish, and Norwegian
Notable Persons Named Karen
Notable Persons Named Karen
Karen Gillan
Karen Gillan is an actress and model. She was most prominent from 2006 to present. Karen was born on November 28th, 1987 in Inverness, Scotland, UK.
MØ
MØ is an electronic music, indie pop, soul music, alternative dance, and contemporary r&b musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2012 to present. MØ was given the name Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen on August 13th, 1988 in Odense, Ubberud, Denmark. MØ is also known as Ørsted and Karen Marie.
Lucy Hale
Lucy Hale is an actress, singer, actor, and singing. She was most active from 2003 to present. Lucy was given the name Karen Lucille Hale on June 14th, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter was a pop music, easy listening, soft rock, and jazz musician. She plays Ludwig Drums, Avedis Zildjian Company, and Remo. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1965 to 1965. Karen was given the name Karen Anne Carpenter on March 2nd, 1950 in New Haven, Connecticut. She breathed her last breath on February 4th, 1983.
Karen Black
Karen Black was an actress, screenwriter, singer, and composer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1960 to 2013. Karen was given the name Karen Blanche Ziegler on July 1st, 1939 in Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S. She died on August 8th, 2013.
Karen Allen
Karen Allen is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1978. Karen was given the name Karen Jane Allen on October 5th, 1951 in Carrollton, Illinois, U.S.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Karen
Notable Persons With the Last Name Karen
Anna Karen
Anna Karen is an actress. She has been prominent since 1959. Anna was born on September 19th, 1936 in Durban.
James Karen
James Karen is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1948. James was given the name Jacob Karnofsky on November 28th, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. James is also known as Mr. Pathmark and Tinch.
Tom Karen
Tom Karen is a car designer.
Karen
Karen is a singing. She has been prominent since 2000. Karen was given the name Karen Rosenberg on June 20th, 1975 in Denmark. Karen is also known as Karen Rosenberg.
Zarmihr Karen
Zarmihr Karen was a Marzban of Persian Armenia, Satrap of Zabulistan, Marzban ofPersian Armenia, and SatrapofZabulistan. He left this life in 558.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Karen | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 81.44% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.43% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.11% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 7.06% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Karen
People with the last name Karen are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Karen
| #15 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #33 | Classic Girl Names |
| #30 | Girl Names Unique to the Great Lakes |