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Catalina

kah-tah-LEE-nah

Catalina is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Catalina is a Spanish and Romanian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure."”. It currently ranks #128 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginGreek

What Catalina Means

Catalina is a Spanish and Romanian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure."

The Story of Catalina

From ancient purity to vibrant modern life, this name is a timeless echo of grace, now arriving for your daughter.

Catalina, a radiant form of Katherine, traces its lineage back to the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' This ancient root has traveled through Spanish and Romanian cultures, absorbing the romance and spirit of each. From the saints and queens who bore it to its current popularity, Catalina has consistently represented a refined elegance and an unblemished essence, moving across continents and centuries.

To speak 'Catalina' is to invoke a sense of elegant clarity and inherent kindness. When you envision your daughter, this name feels like a perfectly cut gem, full of light and refined beauty. You will feel its graceful weight when you write it on her birth announcement, a name that promises a life lived with intelligence and a pure, unwavering heart.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulIntelligentKind

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Peak Year

#2,216 in 2024

Total Births

30,549

First Recorded

1893

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