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Cataleia
Pronounced kah-tah-LAY-ah /ΛkΙ.tΙΛleΙͺ.Ι/Medium
Meaning: An -eia spelling of Cataleya/Catalea β from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist William Cattley); also echoes Catalina; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Cataleia is an -eia spelling of Cataleya/Catalea β from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist William Cattley), and echoing Catalina, 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). The film Colombiana made Cataleya familiar. A lyrical, floral, modern name; the -eia styling personalizes it (said 'kah-tah-LAY-ah'; nickname Cata).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, the-cattleya-orchid at the root, and floral.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Cataleia mean?
Cataleia spells Cataleya β the cattleya orchid, echoing Catalina ('pure'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Cataleia?
It's said kah-tah-LAY-ah /ΛkΙ.tΙΛleΙͺ.Ι/ β four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Cataleia a boy or girl name?
Cataleia is a girl's name.
How popular is Cataleia?
Cataleia is a rare, recent name in the U.S.