Katarina
Katarina is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Pure (traditional association)”.
| Meaning | Pure (traditional association) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Катарина |
| Pronunciation | kah-tah-REE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Sweden, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Katarina
Katarina is the Slavic and Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. The original meaning of Aikaterine is unknown; early Christians linked it with katharos, 'pure', and changed the Latin spelling to Katharina to match. The name spread through devotion to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The German figure skater Katarina Witt is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Katarina a Christian name?
Katarina honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a martyr widely venerated in Orthodox and Catholic churches, and other saints such as Catherine of Siena. It is not a biblical name.
How popular is Katarina?
Common across Scandinavia and much of Central and Eastern Europe, and occasional in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Katarina
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Spellings and variants of Katarina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katarina mean?
Katarina means 'Pure (traditional association)'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Katarina a Christian name?
Katarina honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a martyr widely venerated in Orthodox and Catholic churches, and other saints such as Catherine of Siena. It is not a biblical name.
How do you pronounce Katarina?
Katarina is pronounced kah-tah-REE-nah.
Is Katarina a boy or girl name?
Katarina is usually a girl name.