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Catarina

ka-ta-REE-nah

Popularity

#1892

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,862

Peak Year

#118 in 2023

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Catarina is a Portuguese and Italian form of Katherine, a Greek name meaning "pure." It has been a popular name throughout history.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Catarina Eufémia

    Portuguese peasant murdered by the PIDE

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

PureIntelligentKindCharming

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