What is the origin of the name Kateryn?

Kateryn is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kateryn?

Kateryn is currently ranked #11590 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kateryn?

Kateryn is pronounced KAT-er-in.

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GirlGreek

Kateryn

KAT-er-in

Popularity

#11590

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

149

Peak Year

#13 in 2006

First Recorded

1990

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' It's derived from the Greek word 'katharos'.

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Kat Kate Katie Kay Katy

Spelling Variations

Katherine Kathryn Catherine Caitrin

Similar Names

Caroline Elizabeth Margaret Victoria

Personality Traits

ReliableHonestGentleKindIntelligent

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