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Katarena

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Pronounced kat-uh-REE-nuh /kæt.əˈriː.nə/Low

Meaning: Katarena is a variant of Katarina, the Slavic and continental form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' The -rena spelling gives the classic name a softer, modern American finish while keeping its inherited meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Katarena is a variant of Katarina/Catherine ('pure'). It stayed rare, appearing in the nineteen-nineties (said kat-uh-REE-nuh).
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Origin LowSlavic, American
MeaningKatarena is a variant of Katarina, the Slavic and continental form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' The -rena spelling gives the classic name a softer, modern American finish while keeping its inherited meaning.
U.S. rank (1999)#15561 ↘ Falling
1999 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419931999

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Katarena is a spelling variant of Katarina, itself the Slavic and European form of Catherine. The name is traditionally tied to the Greek 'katharos,' 'pure,' a sense borne by saints and queens across Europe. Katarena's -rena ending softens the classic into a modern American key, keeping the old meaning intact.

This spelling was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties. A girl named Katarena then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Katarena carries the same root as Catherine and Katarina, long associated with the Greek word for 'pure,' a meaning families have valued in this name for centuries.
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Katarena — Variant of Katarina/Catherine; Greek 'katharos' (pure)

Variations

KatarinaKatrinaKaterina

Nicknames

KatRena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katarena mean?

It is a variant of Katarina, the continental form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the Greek for 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Katarena?

It is said kat-uh-REE-nuh /kæt.əˈriː.nə/ - four syllables.

Is Katarena a boy or girl name?

Katarena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Katarena?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.

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