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Katherin

Quick answerKatherin derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, likely rooted in "katharos" (καθαρός) meaning "pure" or possibly influenced by "Hekataios" relating to the goddess Hekate.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,222
TrendStable
Peak year1989
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern/Christian
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,222

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

About the name Katherin

Katherin derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, likely rooted in "katharos" (καθαρός) meaning "pure" or possibly influenced by "Hekataios" relating to the goddess Hekate.

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Etymology

Katherin derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, likely rooted in "katharos" (καθαρός) meaning "pure" or possibly influenced by "Hekataios" relating to the goddess Hekate. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among English speakers, with historical prominence through Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a venerated Christian martyr from the 4th century.

Katherin currently ranks #4,222 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.

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"Kateryna is the Ukrainian form of Katherine, possibly derived from the Greek "katharos", meaning "pure.""

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