Katri
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Katri
Katri is a Finnish diminutive form of Katarina, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" or relates to the goddess Hekataie.
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Etymology
Katri is a Finnish diminutive form of Katarina, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" or relates to the goddess Hekataie. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with roots in Christian tradition through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Katri currently ranks #11,480 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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