Cata
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cata
The name Cata is derived from the Greek prefix "kata-" (κατά), meaning "down" or "against," though as a standalone given name it is most commonly used as a diminutive or shortened form of Catarina/Catherine, which comes from the Greek "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking cultures, with historical usage among Christian communities, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean regions.
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Etymology
The name Cata is derived from the Greek prefix "kata-" (κατά), meaning "down" or "against," though as a standalone given name it is most commonly used as a diminutive or shortened form of Catarina/Catherine, which comes from the Greek "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking cultures, with historical usage among Christian communities, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean regions.
Cata currently ranks #6,761 in the United States as a girl's name.
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