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Katherina

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Pronounced kath-uh-REE-nah /ˌkæθ.əˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Katherine/Katharina — from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Katherina is a form of Katherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kath-uh-REE-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form of Katherine/Katharina — from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'

U.S. rank (2024)#8152 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,663

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Katherina is a form of Katherine/Katharina — from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean' (the heroine of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kath-uh-REE-nah'; nicknames Kat, Rina).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Katherine. Rare, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Katherine comes from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean' — Katherina is a Latinate form, lyrical and classic (said 'kath-uh-REE-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Katherina — form of Katherine

Variations

KatharinaKatherineKatarina

Nicknames

KatRina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katherina mean?

Katherina is a form of Katherine — Greek 'pure; clean'.

How do you pronounce Katherina?

It's said kath-uh-REE-nah /ˌkæθ.əˈri.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Katherina a boy or girl name?

Katherina is a girl's name.

How popular is Katherina?

Katherina is a very rare name in the U.S.