Katel
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Katel
Katel is a diminutive or variant form of Katherine/Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which likely originates from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions as a shortened form of the full name Catherine.
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Etymology
Katel is a diminutive or variant form of Katherine/Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which likely originates from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions as a shortened form of the full name Catherine.
Katel currently ranks #5,177 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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