Katarine
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Katarine
Katarine means "pure" and derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterinē), likely stemming from the Greek word "katharos" (pure) or possibly from "Hekataion" (dedicated to Hecate).
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Etymology
Katarine means "pure" and derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterinē), likely stemming from the Greek word "katharos" (pure) or possibly from "Hekataion" (dedicated to Hecate). The name is used primarily in Scandinavian, Germanic, and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical figures including Saint Catherine of Alexandria; it gained particular prominence in Christian tradition and remains common in Lutheran and Orthodox Christian communities.
Katarine currently ranks #5,141 in the United States as a girl's name.
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