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Kataraina

Quick answerKataraina means "pure" and derives from the Greek name Katharine, itself rooted in the Greek word "katharos" (καθαρός).

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GenderGirl
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Peak year1996
Syllables
OriginGreek
LanguagePolynesian
CulturePacific Islander
Letters9
Numerology4 Chaldean 9
Global rank#65,535

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About the name Kataraina

Kataraina means "pure" and derives from the Greek name Katharine, itself rooted in the Greek word "katharos" (καθαρός).

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Etymology

Kataraina means "pure" and derives from the Greek name Katharine, itself rooted in the Greek word "katharos" (καθαρός). The name is primarily used in Polynesian cultures, particularly in Samoa, Fiji, and other Pacific Island nations, where it represents a Polynesian adaptation of the European name Catherine.

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