Greek · Girl name
Katherine
“pure”
About the name Katherine
Katherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to mean ‘pure’. The name entered Western Europe through Latin forms and has been widely used in various cultures and languages. One of the most notable historical figures with this name is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who became an important figure in Christian tradition.
- Meaning
- pure
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KATH-er-in(3 syl.)
Middle names for Katherine
- Katherine Anne
- Katherine Marie
- Katherine Grace
- Katherine Louise
- Katherine Jane
Questions about Katherine
- What does Katherine mean?
- Katherine is a Greek name meaning "pure".
- How do you pronounce Katherine?
- Katherine is pronounced KATH-er-in, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Katherine?
- Variants of Katherine include Catherine.
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