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KatinkaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Pure, clean

Pronunciation: Kah-TIN-kah

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Name
Katinka
Meaning
Pure, clean
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Kah-TIN-kah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Katinka mean?

Katinka is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Pure". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: Kah-TIN-kah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Κατίνκα

Καθαρότητα και αγιότητα, από την αγάπη του Θεού

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Kah-TIN-kah

IPA

/kɑːˈtɪŋkɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Katinka is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Pure. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

PurpleSilver

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, passionate, and expressive.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes purity and innocence.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Katinka holds a significant cultural presence in various European countries, particularly in Hungary and Russia. In Hungary, the name is pronounced as 'Katinka' and has been a common name for generations. In Russia, the name gained popularity through the works of literary figures such as Leo Tolstoy, who featured a character named Katinka in his novel "Anna Karenina".
The name Katinka carries a deep spiritual significance as it is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure, clean'. This signifies a connection to the divine and the importance of living a virtuous life. The name is also associated with the Catholic saint Catherine of Alexandria, who was known for her strong faith and dedicated service to the Church.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Dutch name, possibly derived from Catherine The name Katinka carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

17th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Katinka HockKatinka Bock

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Katinka

Katinka means purity and holiness from God's love

🇮🇱Hebrew

קאטינקא

טוהר וקדושה, שממקור הקטינקא באהבת אלוהים

🇬🇷Greek

Κατίνκα

Καθαρότητα και αγιότητα, από την αγάπη του Θεού

🇮🇹Latin

Katinka

Purezza e santità, dall'amore di Dio

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