At a Glance
- Origin
- English (form of Catherine, ultimate root disputed)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KATH-er-in
Katharine is an English (form of Catherine, ultimate root disputed) girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Saint Names for Girls — Classic Faith, Timeless Beauty.
Meaning & Origin of Katharine
Origin: English (form of Catherine, ultimate root disputed).
A common claim: Widely said to mean 'pure.' Actually: Per Wiktionary, "pure" is a folk etymology, not the name's original meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Katharine
KATH-er-inIPA /ˈkæθərɪn/
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