The name Kathrin is a variant of the name Katherine. It is spelled with a "K" instead of a "C" due to its German origin. The pronunciation of "Kathrin" is /ˈkæθrɪn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "th" sound is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative and the "a" sound is a short vowel. The "i" is pronounced as a short "ih" sound that rhymes with "win". Overall, the spelling of Kathrin accurately reflects the sound of the name.
The name Kathrin is a variant of the name Katherine or Catherine. Katherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which itself has uncertain origins. It is believed to have possibly come from the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. Another theory suggests that it may have roots in the Greek goddess Hecate, whose name can be written as Hekaterine in Greek. Over time, the name Katherine has been adapted and modified in various languages and cultures, leading to numerous variants like Kathrin.