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Katherina

kath-uh-REE-nuh

Popularity

#8152

stable

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,663

Peak Year

#46 in 1991

First Recorded

1889

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning "pure" or "torture." Its roots lie in the Greek word "katharos."

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Katharine Hepburn

    Legendary American actress of stage and screen.

  • Catherine the Great

    18th-century Empress of Russia; known for reforms.

Personality Traits

IntelligentStrongElegantLoyal

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