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Catalyna
Pronounced kah-tah-LEE-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈli.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: -yna spelling of Catalina — the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Catalyna is a -yna spelling of Catalina — the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'. A soft, lyrical name across the Spanish-speaking world (Santa Catalina Island off California); the -yna styling personalizes it (said 'kah-tah-LEE-nah'; nicknames Cata, Lina).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, pure at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Catalyna mean?
Catalyna spells Catalina — the Spanish Katherine, 'pure'.
How do you pronounce Catalyna?
It's said kah-tah-LEE-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈli.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Catalyna a boy or girl name?
Catalyna is a girl's name.
How popular is Catalyna?
Catalyna is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Catalina is more common.