Caterina

At a Glance

Meaning

Form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as 'pure'

Origin

Italian (from Greek, via Latin, form of Catherine)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

kat-uh-REE-nahListen

Caterina (kat-uh-REE-nah) is the Italian form of Catherine, tracing back through Latin to Greek. You might see it explained as meaning 'pure,' but that's a later folk association with the Greek word 'katharos' — the original meaning behind the name is still debated. Either way, it's a name with real linguistic roots across three languages.

Meaning & Origin of Caterina

Meaning: Form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as 'pure'.

Origin: Italian (from Greek, via Latin, form of Catherine).

A common claim: Caterina means 'pure' Actually: The Ancient Greek original has a debated meaning; 'pure' was attached later by folk association with Greek 'katharos'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Caterina

Popularity of Caterina

Caterina had its biggest moment in 1968, when 51 baby girls were given the name, putting it at #1608 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #4044, with 36 babies given the name that year.

Names Like Caterina

These names share Caterina’s style, era or origin.

• Adria
• Adrienne
• Aldera
• Angelica
• Aprilia
• Astra

FAQ

What does the name Caterina mean?

Form of Catherine; original meaning debated, popularly but inaccurately glossed as ‘pure’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Caterina?

Caterina is pronounced kat-uh-REE-nah (IPA: /ˌkætəˈriːnə/).

Is Caterina a popular name right now?

Caterina peaked at #1608 in 1968 and is ranked #4044 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)

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