Katharina: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Pure (traditional, etymology uncertain)
Origin
German form of Katherine, from Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
kat-uh-REE-nuh

Katharina is a German form of Katherine, from Greek girl's name meaning “pure (traditional, etymology uncertain)”. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Katharina

Meaning: Pure (traditional, etymology uncertain).

Origin: German form of Katherine, from Greek.

How to Pronounce Katharina

kat-uh-REE-nuhIPA /ˌkætəˈriːnə/

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