Nicoleta
nee-ko-LET-uh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
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Caterina
Girl · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Pure, each of the two
- Pronunciation
- kah-teh-REE-nuh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Italian form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, Italian
Commonly used in: United States, Italy, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
CatherineEnglish
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Catherine of Siena
1347–1380
Italian mystic and theologian, a Doctor of the Church and patron saint of Italy.
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Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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