Kathran
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Meaning & Origin
Kathran is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kathran often also consider Christinea, Kita, Franne .
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Kathran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Kathran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,100 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,100
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kathran
Kathran is a girl name .
Kathran is currently ranked #65,100 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathran include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Ran, Rany, Ranie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathran include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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