"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
Christian Name · Irish/Greek Origin
Katelyn Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Katelyn
girl
Katelyn means "pure" or "unsullied," an Irish spelling of Caitlín, itself from Katherine. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the purity it names is described there: "the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated" (James 3:17).
Is Katelyn in the Bible?
No — the name Katelyn does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pure; Clear; Unsullied", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Katelyn.
Pronunciation:/KAYT-lin/
OriginIrish/Greek
MeaningPure; Clear; Unsullied
What does Katelyn mean?
Katelyn is a girl name of Irish/Greek origin meaning "Pure; Clear; Unsullied". Katelyn is pure — and the wisdom from above is first pure. 'But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits.' Katelyn's purity is heavenly wisdom.
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What does Katelyn mean in the Bible?
Katelyn means "Pure; Clear; Unsullied" and is a name of Irish/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Katelyn is pure — and the wisdom from above is first pure. 'But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits.' Katelyn's purity is heavenly wisdom.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Katelyn?
Katelyn is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pure; Clear; Unsullied" — not because Scripture names anyone Katelyn.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
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Which books of the Bible mention Katelyn?
Katelyn is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Katelyn?
Katelyn thinks on pure things — peaceable, gentle, full of mercy, the pure wisdom from above that bears good fruit without hypocrisy.
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Katelyn name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Katelyn does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pure; Clear; Unsullied", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Katelyn.
Katelyn means "Pure; Clear; Unsullied." It is an Irish/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Pure; Clear; Unsullied" — runs right through the Bible.
Irish/Greek. Katelyn comes into English from Irish/Greek and carries the sense "Pure; Clear; Unsullied." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Katelyn
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Katelyn?
You can read every verse where Katelyn appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.