Catalina
Catalina is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Pure”.
| Meaning | Pure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | kah-tah-LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Chile, Argentina, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Catalina
Catalina is the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine. Its origin is debated; early Christians linked it with katharos, 'pure', which gave the familiar meaning and the spelling with 'th'. Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a legendary fourth-century martyr, spread it across Europe. Spain's Catalina of Aragon, daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, became Henry VIII's first queen of England.
Is Catalina a Christian name?
The name honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church. It is a classic Catholic saint's name.
How popular is Catalina?
Popular in Chile, Argentina and Colombia, and steadily used in Spain.
Gifts with the name Catalina
- Catalina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Catalina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Catalina
Names similar to Catalina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina means 'Pure'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Catalina a Christian name?
The name honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church. It is a classic Catholic saint's name.
How do you pronounce Catalina?
Catalina is pronounced kah-tah-LEE-nah.
Is Catalina a boy or girl name?
Catalina is usually a girl name.