Baptist (Portuguese variant)
Catita
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Catita.
Portuguese diminutive of Catherine (little pure)
Profile summary
Portuguese affectionate diminutive of Catarina (Catherine). Means 'little pure one.' Used in Portugal and Brazil. The current meaning shown for this name is Portuguese diminutive of Catherine (little pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-TEE-tah. It is listed alongside the related form Catherine. Catita 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
Catita is currently cataloged under Portuguese (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Portuguese diminutive of Catherine (little pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Portuguese (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Catita 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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