Catalina
Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Catalina
Catalina is the Spanish and Catalan form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which likely comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name became associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, and is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking and Catalan-speaking regions, with particular veneration in Catholic tradition.
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Etymology
Catalina is the Spanish and Catalan form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which likely comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name became associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, and is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking and Catalan-speaking regions, with particular veneration in Catholic tradition.
Catalina currently ranks #111 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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