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Katherine — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Katherine is a feminine given name with Greek origins, derived from the name Aikaterinē (Αἰκατερίνη). It carries various meanings such as 'pure', 'clear', 'innocent', and 'virginal'.

Katherine

Letter: K
Girl

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Meaning of Katherine:

Katherine is a feminine given name with Greek origins, derived from the name Aikaterinē (Αἰκατερίνη). It carries various meanings such as 'pure', 'clear', 'innocent', and 'virginal'. Katherine is often associated with qualities like grace, elegance, and intelligence. People with this name are known for their strong personality, determination, and leadership skills. Katherine is a timeless and classic name that has been used consistently throughout history and continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a sophisticated and enduring name for their daughter.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: English, Greek
  • US popularity: In 2022, 1727 newborns in the United States were named Katherine (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1990 with 11657 babies.

Origin:

English , Greek

More names starting with K:

Ka , Kaab , Kaad , Kaaden , Kaadih , Kaadiha , Kaafiyeddin , Kaafiyodin , Kaafur , Kaajal , Kaaku , Kaala

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What does the name Katherine mean?

Katherine is a feminine given name with Greek origins, derived from the name Aikaterinē (Αἰκατερίνη). It carries various meanings such as 'pure', 'clear', 'innocent', and 'virginal'. Katherine is often associated with qualities like grace, elegance, and intelligence.

What is the origin of the name Katherine?

Katherine is a girl's name of English, Greek origin.

Is Katherine a boy or girl name?

Katherine is commonly used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Katherine?

In 2022, 1,727 newborns in the United States were named Katherine, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1990, with 11,657 babies given the name.

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