Katrina
Katrina is a Christian girl name of Greek, via German and Scandinavian origin, meaning “Form of Katherine”.
| Meaning | Form of Katherine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via German and Scandinavian |
| Pronunciation | kuh-TREE-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Katrina
Katrina is a form of Katherine, influenced by German and Scandinavian Katrin and Katarina. Like Katherine, it goes back to the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin and long associated with katharos, 'pure'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid twentieth century. Its use dropped sharply in the US after Hurricane Katrina in 2005; actress Katrina Kaif made it familiar in India.
Is Katrina a Christian name?
Katrina shares Katherine's Christian roots in the cult of Saint Catherine, though it is generally chosen today without religious intent.
How popular is Katrina?
Less common for babies than in past decades, but widely known.
Gifts with the name Katrina
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Spellings and variants of Katrina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katrina mean?
Katrina means 'Form of Katherine'. It is of Greek, via German and Scandinavian origin.
Is Katrina a Christian name?
Katrina shares Katherine's Christian roots in the cult of Saint Catherine, though it is generally chosen today without religious intent.
How do you pronounce Katrina?
Katrina is pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh.
Is Katrina a boy or girl name?
Katrina is usually a girl name.