God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Catia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Catia.
Primary meaning
Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: KAH-tyah
Profile summary
Portuguese and Italian short form of Catarina/Caterina. From Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Popular in Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. The current meaning shown for this name is Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAH-tyah. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Catia 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
Catia is currently cataloged under Portuguese/italian (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Portuguese/italian (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Catia is grouped as a classic 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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