Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure' or 'clean'. In the New Testament, Saint Catherine of Alexandria was a renowned Christian martyr, adding to the spiritual significance of this name.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of purity and faith
Language details
🇺🇸English
Catharina
Pure and clean, symbolizing innocence and spiritual clarity
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Kath-uh-REE-nuh
/kæθəˈriːnə/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
WhiteGold
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Pearl
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name 'Victoria' became popular in Europe during the Victorian era.
Victoria means 'victory' in Latin, making it a meaningful name for a child born into a winning situation or overcoming adversity.
Notable people with this name
Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine BellCatherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pure, Clean
Yes, Catharina is widely used as an christian girl name and is chosen for its meaningful origin.
Catharina comes from Greek origin and carries spiritual meaning in christian tradition.
Catharina is associated with lucky number 9, lucky day Monday, lucky colors White, Gold, lucky stone Pearl.
The pronunciation of Catharina is Kath-uh-REE-nuh (/kæθəˈriːnə/).
Catharina is often linked to Kind, Faithful, Loyal.
Common variations include Catharinah, Catharine, Katharina.
Catharina is chosen for its spiritual meaning, good origin, and positive cultural associations.
Names similar to Catharina include Catherine, Katarina.