Girl name
Catherine name meaning
“pure, clean”
Catherine is a feminine name from Greek Aikaterine, with the traditional meaning “pure” or “clean”. That meaning is commonly linked to a later association with Greek katharos, meaning “pure”. The name is also known through Saint Catherine, while the earliest derivation of Aikaterine remains uncertain.
What does Catherine mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Catherine
From Greek Aikaterine, later associated with katharos, meaning pure. This supplies its traditional meaning, though the earliest derivation is uncertain; Saint Catherine established its Christian association.
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Name combinations with Catherine
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Catherine, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
- Agatha: good; virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Jovita: associated with the god Jupiter
- Vera: faith or belief
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Catherine Kezia
Meaning of each word
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
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Meaning of each word
- Natalie: relating to birth or Christmas
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
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Catherine Jacqueline
Meaning of each word
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Jacqueline: supplanter; one who grasps the heel
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Meaning of each word
- Catherine: pure, clean
- Justina: just, upright
- Rosalia: associated with roses
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How to pronounce Catherine
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦠꦺꦫꦶꦤꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮛᮤᮔᮨ |
Is Catherine a girl’s name?
Yes, Catherine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Catherine ranks #2,036 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Catherine
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 Catherine
- Catherine Wilson · b. 1981
- Catherine · b. 1972
- Catherine Surya · b. 1980
- Catherine Roeleejanto · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Catherine
What is the meaning of Catherine?
Catherine means pure, clean. From Greek Aikaterine, later associated with katharos, meaning pure. This supplies its traditional meaning, though the earliest derivation is uncertain; Saint Catherine established its Christian association.
Is Catherine a girl’s name?
Yes, Catherine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Catherine?
Catherine is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Catherine have?
Catherine has 4 syllables (Cat-he-ri-ne) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Catherine?
Catherine ranks #2,036 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Catherine?
Some ideas: Catherine Yustin Agatha; Catherine Jovita Vera; Catherine Kezia.
Famous people named Catherine?
Notable people named Catherine include Catherine Wilson, Catherine, Catherine Surya.
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