What is the origin of the name Catharine?

Catharine is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Catharine?

Catharine is currently ranked #12377 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Catharine?

Catharine is pronounced KATH-uh-rin.

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Catharine

KATH-uh-rin

Popularity

#12377

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

12,994

Peak Year

#281 in 1915

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant spelling of Katherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine.

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Cath Kate Kathy Katie

Spelling Variations

Katherine Katharine Catherine Katarina

Similar Names

Elizabeth Margaret Eleanor Victoria

Personality Traits

IntelligentSophisticatedKindGraceful

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