Catherine
KATH-rin
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Pure
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Katherine
Girl · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Pure
- Pronunciation
- KATH-rin
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Greek 'Aikaterine'; meaning debated, possibly from 'katharos' (pure).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageRoyal
Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
CatherineEnglish
C-spelling variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Katharine Hepburn
1907–2003
American actress with a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress.
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