Girl name
Katherine name meaning
“pure, in traditional interpretation”
Katherine is a feminine name traditionally interpreted as “pure”, through an association with Greek katharos. It is a European form of Greek Aikaterinē, whose precise origin is disputed. The meaning “pure” comes from that later association with katharos rather than an established original meaning of Aikaterinē.
What does Katherine mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Katherine
A European form of Greek Aikaterinē, whose precise origin is disputed. The meaning pure comes from a later association with katharos.
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Name combinations with Katherine
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Katherine, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Debora: honeybee
- Stevani: crown or wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Priscilla: ancient, from former times
- Siska: Frankish woman or woman from France
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Katherine Angeline
Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Angeline: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Martince: associated with Mars
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Anastasya: resurrection, return to life
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Katherine Christie
Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Christie: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Yona: dove
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How to pronounce Katherine
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦠꦺꦫꦶꦤꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮛᮤᮔᮨ |
Is Katherine a girl’s name?
Yes, Katherine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Katherine ranks #2,178 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 Katherine
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 Katherine
- Katherine Karnadi · b. 1987
- Katherine Anggela Oendoen · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Katherine
What is the meaning of Katherine?
Katherine means pure, in traditional interpretation. A European form of Greek Aikaterinē, whose precise origin is disputed. The meaning pure comes from a later association with katharos.
Is Katherine a girl’s name?
Yes, Katherine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Katherine?
Katherine is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Katherine have?
Katherine has 4 syllables (Kat-he-ri-ne) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Katherine?
Katherine ranks #2,178 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 Katherine?
Some ideas: Katherine Debora Stevani; Katherine Priscilla Siska; Katherine Angeline.
Famous people named Katherine?
Notable people named Katherine include Katherine Karnadi, Katherine Anggela Oendoen.
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