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Caterina Pronunciation

Caterina is pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah /kɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/High

Meaning: Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'High

In 30 seconds: Pure, sung in Italian: Caterina is the Renaissance Catherine — borne by saints, queens, and Medici. Elegant, melodic, and timeless.

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Origin HighItalian, Greek

MeaningItalian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'

U.S. rank (2024)#4044 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,987

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Caterina is the Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'. Borne by St. Catherine of Siena and Caterina de' Medici, it carries centuries of faith, art, and influence.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, pure at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Caterina de' Medici became a queen of France and shaped Renaissance court life — making this 'pure' Italian classic a name of real power.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Caterina — etymology

Variations

CatherineKatarinaCaterine

Nicknames

CatiRina

Famous Bearers

★Caterina de' Medici (1519–1589)
Italian-born queen of France.

If you like Caterina…

Catherine— the name it forms

Katarina— a fellow Catherine form

Carolina— another flowing Italian classic

Calianna— echoes that soft -na sound

Ariadna— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Caterina?

Caterina is pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah (/kɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Caterina said aloud.

How do you say Caterina?

Caterina is said kah-teh-REE-nah (/kɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Caterina said aloud.

What does the name Caterina mean?

Caterina is the Italian Catherine, Greek for 'pure'.

Is Caterina a boy or girl name?

Caterina is a girl's name.

How popular is Caterina?

Caterina is a rare name in the U.S., classic in Italy.