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'''Karen''' ({{IPAc-en|'|k|aer|ə|n}} {{respell|KARR|ən}}) is a ] and occasional ]. In ], it is a feminine given name derived from the name ], and it is also found in modern ], as well as in ] (particularly ]). However, in other countries such as ] and ], it is a masculine name deriving from ]. The name 'Karen' also became a popular nickname for middle aged women that easily resort to asking for management in the face of adversity.
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'''Karen''' is a given name. In ], it is a feminine name derived from the name ], like other similar ] names. In ], ] and ] however, it is a masculine name deriving from other non-Germanic languages. The name is also found in modern ], as well as in ].


==In English, Europe, and Scandinavia== ==English==
Karen entered the English language from ], where it has been a short form of "Katherine" since medieval times.<ref name="Onomastics">{{cite thesis | url=https://repozitorij.ffos.hr/islandora/object/ffos:1830 | title=Onomastics as evidence of linguistic influence | author=Fijok, Ivana |year=2012| publisher=Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Department of English Language and Literature | type=info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis }}</ref> It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 1940s. The name Karen was one of the top 10 names for girls born in the ] during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking as the third most popular girl's name in 1965.<ref>{{citation|last=Davidson|first=Andrew|url=http://www.nameplayground.com/Karen|title=Population Statistics for Karen|year=2007|publisher=nameplayground.com|location=Raleigh, NC}}</ref>
In English, Karen is usually a female given name.


Variants include ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref></ref>
The name Karen was one of the top 10 names for girls born in the ] during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking as the 3rd most popular girl's name in 1965.<ref>{{citation|last=Davidson|first=Andrew|url=http://www.nameplayground.com/Karen|title=Population Statistics for Karen|year=2007|publisher=nameplayground.com|location=Raleigh, NC}}</ref>


Due to its increasingly common ] since 2017, the name has become significantly less popular in the United States in recent years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/karen-the-least-popular-name-for-baby-girls-in-the-u-s-now-that-its-a-social-media-slur|title='Karen' the least popular name for baby girls in the U.S (now that it's a social media slur)|publisher=National Post|date=June 3, 2021}}</ref>
Karen is a Danish short form of "Katherine". It has been common in the English-speaking world since the 1940s. Variants include Caja, Kaja (Danish), Caren, Caryn, Karena, Kaat, Karin, Karyn. The name is used in the Danish, Arabic, Dutch, Hebrew, Norwegian, German and English languages.<ref></ref>


== Armenian ==
==In Kurdistan, Armenia and Iran==
In ] ''Karen'' ({{langx|hy|Կարեն}}, {{IPA-hy|kɑˈɾɛn|IPA}}) is a common masculine given name.
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In ], ], and ] ''Karen'' is a common masculine given name.(The actual pronunciation is close to Karēn.)
The masculine given name ''Karen'' derived from the Persian name of ] (or Caren), one of the ] of the Mads Empire (Medians- Medes), who settled in Western parts of Achaemenid Empire. Several Persian princes named Karen are known before and after the Islamic period. The Karen house ruled the ] region of Iran, which approximately corresponds to the current provinces of ] state and ]. Moreover, Karen means a brave (or a valorous) man in Persian. The masculine given name ''Karen'' derived from the ]n name of ] (or Caren), one of the ] of ancient Iran. Several Iranian princes named Karen are known before and after the Islamic period. The Karen house ruled the ] region of Iran, which approximately corresponds to the current provinces of ] state and ].


The masculine given name ''']''' is a ] form of the ] ''Karen''.
Kar or car (کار) means work or job in ] and Kurdish. En (ین) is an archaic suffix, which acts similar to (ist) in English. Therefore, the literal meaning of the name is he who sees/gets the job done. The last son of Kaveh the Blacksmith was named Karen. Karen had lost 12 older brothers to the evil Emperor Zahak, but survived to see the end of a revolution initiated by his father. According to the legend in Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' Zahak was cursed with two snakes on his shoulders. Zahak was advised to feed the snakes using brains of young boys to keep the curse from growing. Kaveh managed to dismantle Zahak's reign and save his last son with the help of a Persian king.

In ], ''Karen'' is also derived from the ancient Armenian masculine given name '''Kar'''. The masculine given name ''']''' is a ] form of the ] ''Karen''.


The masculine given name ''Karen'' was mentioned by the prominent Armenian historian ] (ca. 410–490s AD; Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացի) in his book '']''.<ref>History of the Armenia by Movses Khorenatsi: Book_2_#28 and Book_2_#68</ref> The masculine given name ''Karen'' was mentioned by the prominent Armenian historian ] (ca. 410–490s AD; Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացի) in his book '']''.<ref>History of the Armenia by Movses Khorenatsi: Book_2_#28 and Book_2_#68</ref>
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''Karen'' can also be a surname. ''Karen'' can also be a surname.


==In East Asia==
Rather, it is a name corresponding to European ].
In ], ''Karen'' is a feminine given name. The name can be found in ]. It may come from {{Nihongo2|可憐}} ("pretty, lovely"),<ref></ref> {{Nihongo2|華蓮}} (combining kanji meaning "flower" and "lotus or water lily")<ref></ref> or other meanings.

==In Asia==
In ], ''Karen'' is a feminine given name. The name can be found in ], and less commonly in such places as ], ] and ]


==Notable people== ==Notable people==
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*] (born 1961), Norwegian and Dutch applied mathematician *] (born 1961), Norwegian and Dutch applied mathematician
*] (born 1951), American children's author *] (born 1951), American children's author
*] (born 1989), Brazilian footballer
*] (born 1951), American actress *] (born 1951), American actress
*], several people *], several people
*] (born 1932), American fantasy writer *] (1932–2018), American fantasy writer
*] (born 1971), Jamaican squash player *] (born 1971), Jamaican squash player
*] (born 1972), Norwegian Sami politician *] (born 1972), Norwegian Sami politician
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*] (born 1941), American film director, producer, and actress *] (born 1941), American film director, producer, and actress
*] (born 1963), Miss Universe 1982 *] (born 1963), Miss Universe 1982
*] (born 1962), Canadian author of young adult fiction
*] (born 1969), Canadian voice actress *] (born 1969), Canadian voice actress
*] (born 1952), American model *] (born 1952), American model
*] (1939-2013), American actress *] (1939–2013), American actress
*] (1885–1962), Danish author under the pen name Isak Dinesen *] (1885–1962), Danish author under the pen name Isak Dinesen
*] (born 1979), Danish Paralympic swimmer
*] (born 1944), American actress *] (born 1944), American actress
*] (1950–1983), American singer and drummer *] (1950–1983), American singer and drummer
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*] (born 1980), Canadian Olympic trampolinist *] (born 1980), Canadian Olympic trampolinist
*] (born 1969), Canadian travel writer and novelist *] (born 1969), Canadian travel writer and novelist
*] (born 1955), Miss USA 1974 *], American journalist and author
*], president of the ] *], president of the ]
*] (born 1979/1980), Indian-Canadian actress *] (1937-1993), American country blues musician.
*] (born 1979/1980), Indian-born Canadian actress
*] (born 1970), Filipina newscaster and broadcast journalist
*] (born 1984), Filipina actress
*], American computer scientist *], American computer scientist
*] (born 1955), English former actress *] (born 1955), English former actress
*] (born 1967), American track and road cyclist *] (born 1967), American track and road cyclist
*] (born 1979), British model and singer *] (born 1979), British model and singer
*] (born 1946), wife of mobster Henry Hill, depicted in '']'' *] co-lead singer of (])
*], New Zealand geographer
*], British diplomat
*], Canadian artist
*], several people
*] (born 1992), American actress
*] (born 1987), Scottish actress *] (born 1987), Scottish actress
* ] (born 1948) American scholar of French-Canadian literature, president of ] *] (born 1948) American scholar of French-Canadian literature, president of ]
*], several people
*] (born 1962), American politician *] (born 1962), American politician
*] (born 1991), English singer *] (born 1991), English singer
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*] (born 1966), Peruvian breaststroke swimmer *] (born 1966), Peruvian breaststroke swimmer
*] (born 1951), Canadian ballerina, currently artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada *] (born 1951), Canadian ballerina, currently artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada
*] (1951–2020), American singer and actress
*], American politician from Virginia
*] (born 1970), American comedian and podcast host *] (born 1970), American comedian and podcast host
*] (born 1961), Russian musician and composer *] (1940–2020), subject of two books by her mother, Marie Killilea
*] (born 1940), subject of two books by her mother, Marie Killilea
*] (born 1963), Christian fiction author *] (born 1963), Christian fiction author
*], Nigerian writer *], Nigerian writer
*], former United States Navy diver *], former United States Navy diver
*] (born 1984), Malaysian singer
*] (born 1961), American beauty pageant winner, actress and model
*] (died 1509), Danish merchant *] (died 1509), Danish merchant
*] (born 1962), American road cyclist *] (born 1962), American road cyclist
*] (born 1966), American diver *] (born 1966), American diver
*], Canadian filmmaker
*], diabetes and obesity researcher
*] (1973–2005), French pornographic actress *] (1973–2005), French pornographic actress
*], American mayor
*] (1958–2021), British long-distance runner
*], Danish singer
*], American mathematics educator *], American mathematics educator
*] (born 1971), American model, actress and Playboy Playmate *], Scottish folk singer
*] (born 1971), American model, actress and ''Playboy'' Playmate
*] (born 1970), Hong Kong-based actress and singer-songwriter *] (born 1970), Hong Kong-based actress and singer-songwriter
*] (born 1968), Dutch model and singer *] (born 1955), Miss USA 1974
*] (1952-2013), South African swimmer *], American politician
*] (born 1970), Dutch model and singer
*] (1952–2013), South African swimmer
*] (born 1969), American astronaut *] (born 1969), American astronaut
*] (born 1978), American Singer/Musician of ] *] (born 1978), American Singer/Musician of ]
*], New Zealand comedian
*], Venezuelan clarinetist
*] (born 1957), ]
*] (born 1971), British swimmer *] (born 1971), British swimmer
*] (born 1949), New Zealand government official
*] (born 1959), American puppeteer and animator
*] (born 1956), South African poet *] (born 1956), South African poet
*] (1954–1985), central figure in an American right-to-die controversy *] (1954–1985), central figure in an American right-to-die controversy
*] (born 1996), Filipina actress
*] (born 1975), Danish singer *] (born 1975), Danish singer
*] (born 1961), Canadian judo champion *] (born 1961), Canadian judo champion
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*] (born 1961), American triathlete *] (born 1961), American triathlete
*], wife of ] *], wife of ]
*] (born 1975), American voice actress *] (born 1966), American voice actress
*] (born 1976), British comedian *] (born 1976), British comedian
*], Miss Canada 1985 *], Miss Canada 1985
*] (born 1947), American actress *] (born 1947), American actress
*] (born 1998), Mexican rhythmic gymnast
*] (born 1949), American mathematician *] (born 1949), American mathematician
*] (born 1970), American radiation oncologist and physician-scientist
*] (1951–1991), American disco singer
*] (born 1987), South African rock singer *] (born 1987), South African rock singer
}} }}


===Surname=== ===Surname===
*] (born 1936), British actress *] (1936–2022), South African British actress
*] (1923–2018), American actor *] (1923–2018), American actor
*] (born 1926), British industrial designer *] (1926–2022), Austrian-born British industrial designer


==West Asian people==
==Armenian, Iranian, Russian, and Estonian men==
===Armenian people===
*] (born 1966), Armenian politician
*] (born 1946), Armenian painter
*] (born 1980), Armenian football midfielder
*] (born 1977), Armenian human rights defender
*] (born 1974), Armenian football player
*] (1980–2008), Armenian chess grandmaster *] (1980–2008), Armenian chess grandmaster
*] (1932–1999), Armenian politician *] (1932–1999), Armenian politician
*] (1954–2011), Armenian-born Estonian lawyer, politician and activist *] (1954–2011), Armenian-born Estonian lawyer, politician and activist
*] (born 1971), Armenian Colonel in Artsakh
*] (born 1961), Russian musician and composer
*] (born 1963), Armenian politician and Prime minister of Armenia from 2016 to 2018
*] (born 1996), Russian tennis player of Armenian descent *] (born 1996), Russian tennis player of Armenian descent
*] (1920-2011), Armenian/Russian composer *] (1920–2011), Russian composer of Armenian descent
*], Armenian choirmaster *] (born 1952), Armenian choirmaster
*] (born 1952), Russian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter of Armenian origins *] (born 1952), Russian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter of Armenian descent


===Surname=== ===Surname===
====Iranian people====
*] (died 558), Iranian nobleman and Sasanian governor of Zabulistan *] (died 558), Iranian nobleman and Sasanian governor of Zabulistan


==Asian people== ==East Asian people==
*] (born 1998), Japanese singer *] (born 1998), Japanese singer
*] (born 1984), Malaysian-Chinese singer *], Malaysian singer
*] (born 1976), Japanese politician *] (born 1976), Japanese politician
*] (born 1996), Japanese actress *] (born 1996), Japanese actress
*] (born 1970), Hong Kong singer and actress
*] (born 1991), Japanese judoka *] (born 1991), Japanese judoka
*] (born 1961), Japanese composer *] (born 1961), Japanese composer
*] (born 1992), Japanese model, tarento and actress
*] (born 1980), Taiwanese politician *] (born 1980), Taiwanese politician


==Fictional people== ==Fictional people==

===Live action=== ===Live action===
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* Karen, a character in the 2012 American comedy movie ]
* ], a female character in the TV series '']'' * ], a female character in the TV series '']''
* Karen Arnold, a character in the American coming-of-age, comedy-drama television series '']''
* Karen Barclay, on the hit 1988 horror film ]
* Karen Barclay, on the hit 1988 horror film ]
* Karen Brockman, character from British comedy '']''
* Karen Collins, wife of protagonist in ]'s novel ''The R Document'' * Karen Collins, wife of protagonist in ]'s novel ''The R Document''
* ], on the television series '']'' * ], on the television series '']''
* Karen Darling, on the television series '']'' * Karen Darling, on the television series '']''
* ], in the 2004 motion picture '']''
* ], on the U.S. version of the television series ''The Office'' * ], on the U.S. version of the television series ''The Office''
* Karen Fisher, headteacher in '']'' * Karen Fisher, headteacher in '']''
* ], fictional character on ''Step By Step''
* ], on the television series ''24'' * ], on the television series ''24''
* ], on ] ] "]" * Karen Holmes, a character played by ] in 1953 movie '']''
* ], on ] soap opera '']''
* ], in '']'' * ], in '']''
* Karen Nelson in the motion picture ] (2018)
* ], long-time love interest of the superhero ] in the Marvel Universe
* ], a version of the comics character in the ]
* Karen Pelly, from the Canadian series '']'' * Karen Pelly, from the Canadian series '']''
* Karen Richards, a character played by ] in the 1950 motion picture '']''
* Karen Roe, a character from the '']'' * Karen Roe, a character from the '']''
* ], an American television series, eponymous character played by Carla Gugino * '']'', an American television series, eponymous character played by ]
* ], in the motion picture '']'' * Karen Smith, played by ] in the motion picture '']'' (2004)
* ] on the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' * ], on the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful''
* ], in the ] ] '']'' * ], in the ] soap opera '']''
* Chief ], a character from the American television dramedy '']'' * Chief ], a character from the American television dramedy '']''
* ], in the television series '']'' * ], in the television series '']''
* Karen Wheeler, a main character on the show '']'' * Karen Wheeler, a main character on the show '']''
* Karen Yeo, a character from the 2006 Singaporean film '']''
{{div col end}}
}}


===Animation=== ===Animation===
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*Caren, a character in '']'' media *Caren, a character in '']'' media
*], companion of ]
*], a character in the ''Pokémon'' media
*Karen, in '']''
*Karen, a character and bachelorette in the '']'' video game franchise
*Karen Aijou, the main protagonist of '']''
*Karen Araragi, in '']'' *Karen Araragi, in '']''
*Karen Jones, a character in the game '']''
*Karen Joshua, in '']''
*Karen Kasumi, a firemaster in anime and manga '']''
*Karen Kisaragi, in '']''
*] (Kallen Stadtfeld) in '']''
*Karen Kujō from '']''
*Karen Low, a character from the anime ]
*Karen McCormick, Kenny's younger sister in the Comedy Central series '']''
*Karen Minazuki, in ]
*] from '']'' *] from '']''
*Karen, in '']''
*], a character in the ''Pokémon'' media
*Karen Low, a character from the anime ]
*], one of two main antagonists in '']'' and its ] *], one of two main antagonists in '']'' and its ]
*Karen Minazuki, in ]
*Karen Kasumi, a firemaster in anime and manga ]
*], companion of ]
*Karen Kujō from ]
*] (Kallen Stadtfeld) in ]
*], Kenny McCormick's younger sister in the Comedy Central series '']''
*Karen Tendō, in '']'' *Karen Tendō, in '']''
*Karen Travers, a character in the game '']''
}} }}

===Print===
*], a character created by Marvel Comics
*Karen Starr, a character created by DC Comics, civilian identity of ]


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 24 December 2024

Karen (/ˈkærən/ KARR-ən) is a given name and occasional surname. In English, it is a feminine given name derived from the name Katherine, and it is also found in modern Africa, as well as in East Asia (particularly Japan). However, in other countries such as Iran and Armenia, it is a masculine name deriving from Middle Iranian. The name 'Karen' also became a popular nickname for middle aged women that easily resort to asking for management in the face of adversity.

English

Karen entered the English language from Danish, where it has been a short form of "Katherine" since medieval times. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 1940s. The name Karen was one of the top 10 names for girls born in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking as the third most popular girl's name in 1965.

Variants include Caren, Caryn, Karena, Karin, Karyn, and others.

Due to its increasingly common derogatory use since 2017, the name has become significantly less popular in the United States in recent years.

Armenian

In Armenia Karen (Armenian: Կարեն, IPA: [kɑˈɾɛn]) is a common masculine given name.

The masculine given name Karen derived from the Parthian name of House of Karen (or Caren), one of the seven aristocratic families of ancient Iran. Several Iranian princes named Karen are known before and after the Islamic period. The Karen house ruled the Tabaristan region of Iran, which approximately corresponds to the current provinces of Gilan state and Mazandaran.

The masculine given name Garen is a Western Armenian form of the Eastern Armenian Karen.

The masculine given name Karen was mentioned by the prominent Armenian historian Movses Khorenatsi (ca. 410–490s AD; Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացի) in his book History of Armenia.

Karen can also be a surname.

In East Asia

In East Asia, Karen is a feminine given name. The name can be found in Japan. It may come from 可憐 ("pretty, lovely"), 華蓮 (combining kanji meaning "flower" and "lotus or water lily") or other meanings.

Notable people

First name

Surname

  • Anna Karen (1936–2022), South African British actress
  • James Karen (1923–2018), American actor
  • Tom Karen (1926–2022), Austrian-born British industrial designer

West Asian people

Armenian people

Surname

Iranian people

  • Zarmihr Karen (died 558), Iranian nobleman and Sasanian governor of Zabulistan

East Asian people

Fictional people

Live action

Animation

Print

  • Karen Page, a character created by Marvel Comics
  • Karen Starr, a character created by DC Comics, civilian identity of Power Girl

See also

References

  1. Fijok, Ivana (2012). Onomastics as evidence of linguistic influence (info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis). Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Department of English Language and Literature.
  2. Davidson, Andrew (2007), Population Statistics for Karen, Raleigh, NC: nameplayground.com
  3. Вehind the Name – Karen (1)
  4. "'Karen' the least popular name for baby girls in the U.S (now that it's a social media slur)". National Post. June 3, 2021.
  5. History of the Armenia by Movses Khorenatsi: Book_2_#28 and Book_2_#68
  6. 可憐の英訳
  7. Behind the name – Karen (3)
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