The name kathleen is of irish origin and is derived from the name caitlΓ­n, which is the irish form of katherine. It means pure or clear and is often associated with qualities such as innocence, Ò€¦ Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name kathleen for girls.

Sometimes spelled cathleen, it is an anglicized form of caitlΓ­n, the irish form of cateline, which was the old french form Ò€¦ Discover the origin, gender, and symbolic meaning behind the beautiful irish name kathleen, which signifies purity and has deep cultural significance.