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Catharina

ka-tah-REE-nah

Popularity

#15693

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

321

Peak Year

#14 in 1989

First Recorded

1948

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Catharina is a Dutch, Swedish and Germanic form of Katherine, a Greek name meaning 'pure'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

PureInnocentIntelligentWise

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