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Katarzyna
How to Pronounce Katarzyna
Pronounced kah-tah-ZHIH-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈʒɪ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Katarzyna is the standard Polish form of Katherine, from the Greek 'Aikaterine'; long associated with the Greek 'katharos', 'pure', it is one of the most classic women's names in Poland.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Katarzyna is the full Polish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine and long linked to katharos, 'pure'. In Poland it is a timeless classic, usually shortened to the warm nickname Kasia. In the U.S. it marks Polish heritage directly.
In American records it appears from about 1980 into the twenty-twenties, tracking Polish immigration, with a small peak in the late nineties. It stays uncommon here while remaining one of the most familiar names in Poland.
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What does the name Katarzyna mean?
Katarzyna is the Polish form of Katherine, from Greek and traditionally read as 'pure'.
How do you pronounce Katarzyna?
It's said kah-tah-ZHIH-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈʒɪ.nɑ/ - four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Katarzyna a boy or girl name?
Katarzyna is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Katarzyna?
Katarzyna is rare in the U.S. but one of the most common women's names in Poland.