Definitions

1. proper noun

A female given name, variant of Kathleen derived from the Gaelic ‘cathleen’, meaning ‘pure’ or ‘chaste’.

“My grandmother’s name was Kathleen, and I love hearing stories about her.”

2. noun

A variant of Caitlin or Kathleen.

“Kathleen, a young woman with a strong personality, caught the attention of everyone in the room.”