Name:
Katherine
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Katherine originates in Greek language and means "chaste, pure". It has been one of the most popular feminine given names over centuries and with various spellings all around the world. Historically, it was a favourite name especially in Christian world. Katherine is the name of many saints, the most popular probably being Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century martyr. It was also a popular name within royalty in different countries. The variant spelling Catherine is also very frequent.
Pronunciation:
KATH-É™-rin/KATH-rin
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Caitlin
Catalina
Catharine
Catherina
Catherine
Catheryn
Cathrine
Cathryn
Catrina
Catriona
Kaia
Karen
Karin
Kate
Katelyn
Katharina
Katharine
Kathereen
Katheryn
Kathleen
Kathryn
Kathy
Katrina
Kay
Kitty
Trina
Yekaterina
Famous Katherine:
Katherine Mansfield : author
Katherine Anne Porter : author
Katherine Neville : author
Katherine Heigel : actress
Katherine Hepburn : actress
Katherine Ross : actress
Katherine Bradley : writer
Katherine Harris : politician
Katherine Page : published author
Katherine Parker : published author