Catarina
Catarina is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Latin and Portuguese origin, meaning “Pure”.
| Meaning | Pure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | kah-tah-REE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Portugal, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Catarina
Catarina is the Portuguese form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Its origin is uncertain: early Christians linked it to katharos, 'pure', which shaped the Latin spelling Katharina, but this is probably a later association. The name was carried by Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Saint Catherine of Siena, and by Catherine of Braganza, the Portuguese princess who married Charles II of England.
Is Catarina a Christian name?
Catarina is a Christian name honouring saints such as Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena. It does not appear in the Bible.
How popular is Catarina?
A classic and still well-used name in Portugal and Brazil.
Gifts with the name Catarina
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Spellings and variants of Catarina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catarina mean?
Catarina means 'Pure'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Portuguese origin.
Is Catarina a Christian name?
Catarina is a Christian name honouring saints such as Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena. It does not appear in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Catarina?
Catarina is pronounced kah-tah-REE-nah.
Is Catarina a boy or girl name?
Catarina is usually a girl name.