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Kathalina

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Pronounced kah-thah-LEE-nah /ˌkɑ.θɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling blending Katharina and Catalina — forms of Catherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'Medium

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kathalina blends Katharina and Catalina — 'pure'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-thah-LEE-nah').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling blending Katharina and Catalina — forms of Catherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'
U.S. rank (2025)#3677 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519802025

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

Kathalina is a spelling blending Katharina (German) and Catalina (Spanish) — both forms of Catherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'. A lyrical, classic name; the -th- styling reflects the German and English forms (said 'kah-thah-LEE-nah'; nicknames Kat, Lina).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and German families. Rare in this spelling, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Catherine means 'pure' (Greek katharos) — Kathalina blends the German Katharina and the Spanish Catalina, lyrical and classic (said 'kah-thah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Katharina — root etymology

Variations

KatalinaCatalinaKatharina

Nicknames

Lina

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If you like Kathalina…

Catalina— the Spanish form
Katarina— a fellow spelling
Katalina— a companion spelling
Karolina— a sound-neighbor -lina girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kathalina mean?

Kathalina blends Katharina and Catalina — forms of Catherine, Greek 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Kathalina?

It's said kah-thah-LEE-nah /ˌkɑ.θɑˈli.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kathalina a boy or girl name?

Kathalina is a girl's name.

How popular is Kathalina?

Kathalina is a rare name in the U.S.

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