Variant of Cassandra (shining upon man)
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Catherine
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Catherine.
Primary meaning
Pure (Greek)
Pronunciation: KATH-er-in; KATH-rin
Profile summary
From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Name of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (c. 287-305), Christian martyr. One of the most enduringly popular feminine names in Western history. Many royal bearers, including Catherine the Great of Russia (1729-1796). The current meaning shown for this name is Pure (Greek). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KATH-er-in; KATH-rin. It is listed alongside the related form Kathryn. Catherine appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Catherine is currently cataloged under English (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Pure (Greek).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Catherine is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kathryn. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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