Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Catherina

kah-the-REE-nah

Popularity

#15694

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

933

Peak Year

#25 in 1962

First Recorded

1900

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Katharina, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning, but traditionally associated with 'pure'.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Personality Traits

PureInnocentIntelligentKind

Want to explore Catherina further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Catherina.

More Names to Explore

View all