Ann-Kathrin

The female first name Ann-Kathrin is a double name composed of the elements Ann and Kathrin. Together, it means 'the Graced and Pure', 'the graceful Pure' or 'the lovely Pure'.

What does the name Ann-Kathrin mean?

The first name Ann-Kathrin is composed of the names Ann and Kathrin. In its entirety, it means 'the Graced and Pure', 'the graceful Pure' or 'the lovely Pure'. Ann is often considered an alternative spelling of Anne and Anna, both of which are short forms of the Hebrew name Hannah. Translated into German, this name means 'the Gracious', 'the Graced', 'the Charming' as well as 'the Protected by God'. Kathrin is a short form of Katharina, an Ancient Greek name meaning 'the Pure'. In German-speaking regions, the name was particularly popular in the 1990s. Related variants include Ann-Katrin, Anne-Kathrin, Anne-Kathrine, Anne-Katrin, and Anna-Karina.

Where does the name Ann-Kathrin come from?

The name Ann-Kathrin has its roots in Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew and means 'the Graced and Pure'. The etymology consists of Ann, whose Ancient Hebrew origins include channâh (grace, favor) and ḥanán (to be gracious), and Kathrin, which is derived from the Ancient Greek katharós (pure, unblemished). Other Ancient Greek terms related to this context are hekáteros (each of the two) and hekás (far off).

How do you pronounce Ann-Kathrin?

The pronunciation of Ann-Kathrin is three syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Ann Ka-thrin' [an kaˈtʁiːn], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The strong K at the beginning of the stressed syllable provides a distinctive start. The ending '-thrin' gives the name a compact and concise note. Overall, Ann-Kathrin sounds powerful, structured, and has a clear presence.

When is the name day of Ann-Kathrin?

The name day for Ann-Kathrin is celebrated on February 9, July 26, October 5, November 25, and November 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Ann-Kathrin is one of the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 408. In the last ten years, Ann-Kathrin has been used as a first name about 100 times, placing it at 2,494th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,945th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aenny / Aki / Anakin / Anka / Anke / Anki / Ankö / Ann / Ann-Ka / Ann-Kathrinchen / Anna / Anne / Anni / Anni-Kathrini / Annika / Annikat / Annka / Annki / Anny / Kathe / Kathi / Kathie / Kathrin / Kati / Katy / Kiki / Rin / Trinchen / Trine / Trini

Similar first names

Ann-Cathrin

Famous people

• Ann-Kathrin Brömmel (model)
• Ann-Kathrin Götze (model)
• Ann-Kathrin Kramer (actress)
• Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (dressage rider)