Kateria
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kateria
Kateria is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Katerina, which comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure" or "clean." The name has roots in the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, an early Christian martyr.
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Etymology
Kateria is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Katerina, which comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure" or "clean." The name has roots in the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, an early Christian martyr.
The name is used primarily in Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with variants appearing across Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Saint Catherine's prominence in Orthodox Christianity and her later influence in Western Christianity contributed to the name's widespread adoption across Christian communities.
Kateria currently ranks #14,330 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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