Catarina
/kahtahreenah/ Portuguese Female
Meaning & Origin
Catarina is a Portuguese name meaning "Pure". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name Catarina is believed to be derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αικατερίνη), the etymology of which is debated. One theory links it to 'hekateros' meaning "each of the two," while another connects it to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning "pure."
Quick Facts
Language Portuguese
Gender Female
Phonetic kahtahreenah
IPA kataɾina
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kahtahreenah. Keep the original Portuguese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Catarina
- · Catarina Furtado - Portuguese Television Host
- · Catarina Eufémia - Portuguese Land Worker and Anti-Fascist Activist
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