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Name Profile
Catalina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Catalina.
Primary meaning
Spanish form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: kah-tah-LEE-nah
Profile summary
Spanish form of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries. Name of Catalina of Aragon (1485-1536), first wife of King Henry VIII of England. The current meaning shown for this name is Spanish form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-tah-LEE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Catalina appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Catalina is currently cataloged under Spanish (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spanish form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Catalina is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related form for this profile: Catherine. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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