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Cathriona

Quick answerCathriona is the Irish form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αικατερινα), which is believed to mean "pure" or "clear," though the etymology is debated among scholars.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#392
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
ReligionCatholicism
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#392

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cathriona

Cathriona is the Irish form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αικατερινα), which is believed to mean "pure" or "clear," though the etymology is debated among scholars.

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Etymology

Cathriona is the Irish form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αικατερινα), which is believed to mean "pure" or "clear," though the etymology is debated among scholars. The name is primarily used in Irish Catholic culture and has historical significance in Ireland, particularly associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Irish religious traditions.

Cathriona currently ranks #392 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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