Greek · Girl name
Catherine
“pure”
About the name Catherine
Catherine is a girl’s name associated with the Greek word ‘katharos’, meaning pure, which influenced the Latin spelling Katharina. Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a legendary fourth-century martyr tied to the wheel, is a notable historical figure. The name has been commonly used among royalty and in literature, borne by Catherine the Great of Russia, Catherine de’ Medici and Catherine of Aragon, as well as by Catherine Earnshaw in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.
- Meaning
- pure
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KATH-er-in(3 syl.)
Middle names for Catherine
- Catherine Elizabeth
- Catherine Marie
- Catherine Anne
- Catherine Rose
- Catherine Claire
Questions about Catherine
- What does Catherine mean?
- Catherine is a Greek name meaning "pure".
- How do you pronounce Catherine?
- Catherine is pronounced KATH-er-in, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Catherine?
- Variants of Catherine include Katherine.
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