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Origin:
Dutch
Description:
The meaning of Katrien is 'pure' and it is of Dutch origin. It is said to be variation of the name 'Katrina' and also a German version of 'Katherine'. The name Katrien is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη)' which is originated from the word 'katharós (καθαρός)' meaning 'clean, pure, clear'. Katrien 'Kate' Ryan is the name of a famous Belgian singer and songwriter, who is also the winner of a World Music Award. Other popular people who share this name include Katrien Pauwels, who is a Belgian former competitive figure skater, and Katrien Aerts, who is a Belgian skiing athlete.
Origin:
Dutch
Description:
The meaning of Kees is 'horn'. It is of Dutch origin. It is a diminutive of the name Cornelis and is pronounced like 'case'. Other variants of the name Kees include Cees, Cor and Corné. Famous personalities with the name Kees include the Dutch-French painter Kees van Dongen and the Dutch scientist and inventor Kornelis Antonie 'Kees' Schouhamer Immink.
Origin:
Dutch
Description:
The meaning of Koen is 'bold advisor, daring'. The name Koen is of Dutch origin. It has other variants like Cohen, the Jewish second name which translates to 'priest'. Koen is a diminutive of the name Koenraad, which is derived from the German name Konrad. It is composed of the German terms ‘kuoni’ meaning ‘brave’ and ‘rat’ meaning ‘advice, counsel’. Famous personalities named Koen include Koen Casteels, a Belgian professional footballer. Koen is also a common surname which is shared by Billy V. Koen, a professor in the University of Texas. Koen West was also the main character of the television series titled 'Cleverman'.
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