Baptist (Portuguese variant)
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Catarina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Catarina.
Primary meaning
Portuguese form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: kah-tah-REE-nah
Profile summary
Portuguese form of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Very popular in Portugal and Brazil. The current meaning shown for this name is Portuguese form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-tah-REE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Catarina appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Catarina is currently cataloged under Portuguese (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Portuguese form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Portuguese (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Catarina is grouped as a modern 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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