Girl name
Catharina name meaning
“pure, undefiled”
Catharina is a feminine Latin form of the Greek name Aikaterinē, traditionally associated with katharos, meaning pure or undefiled. The ultimate origin of Aikaterinē is uncertain. Its familiar meaning of purity comes from the traditional connection between the name and the Greek word katharos.
What does Catharina mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Catharina
A Latin form of Greek Aikaterinē, whose ultimate origin is uncertain. It is traditionally associated with katharos, meaning pure.
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Name combinations with Catharina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Catharina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Priscilla: ancient, from former times
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Mercy: compassion, merciful kindness
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Catharina Sofya
Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Sofya: wisdom
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Florentina Catharina Trifena
Meaning of each word
- Florentina: flowering, flourishing
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Trifena: delicate and refined
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Catharina Katarina
Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Katarina: pure, according to traditional interpretation
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Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Virginia: maiden, virgin
- Irena: peace, tranquility
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How to pronounce Catharina
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦠꦫꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮒ᮪ᮠᮛᮤᮔ |
Is Catharina a girl’s name?
Yes, Catharina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Catharina ranks #1,658 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Catharina
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Catharina
- Catharina Leimena · b. 1936
- Catharina Muryani · b. 1956
- Catharina Widjaja
FAQ about the name Catharina
What is the meaning of Catharina?
Catharina means pure, undefiled. A Latin form of Greek Aikaterinē, whose ultimate origin is uncertain. It is traditionally associated with katharos, meaning pure.
Is Catharina a girl’s name?
Yes, Catharina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Catharina?
Catharina is of Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Catharina have?
Catharina has 4 syllables (Cat-ha-ri-na) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Catharina?
Catharina ranks #1,658 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Catharina?
Some ideas: Catharina Priscilla Stefani; Catharina Mercy Laura; Catharina Sofya.
Famous people named Catharina?
Notable people named Catharina include Catharina Leimena, Catharina Muryani, Catharina Widjaja.
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