"Kathryn" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kathryn
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Catherine. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Kathryn-en-name-T4hy8ohb
  2. A city and village in North Dakota. Categories (place): Cities in North Dakota, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in North Dakota, USA, Places in the United States, Villages in North Dakota, USA, Villages in the United States
    Sense id: en-Kathryn-en-name-cFJDl8kY

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