Baptist (Italian form)
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Caterina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Caterina.
Primary meaning
Italian form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: kah-teh-REE-nah
Profile summary
Italian form of Catherine. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Very popular in Italy. Name of Caterina Sforza (1463-1509), Italian noblewoman. The current meaning shown for this name is Italian form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-teh-REE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Caterina appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Caterina is currently cataloged under Italian (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Italian form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Caterina is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Catherine. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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