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How to Pronounce Kate

Kate / kayt /

The name Kate is a Female name of English origin meaning "Pure". It is pronounced kayt.

English Female

Kate is a English name meaning "Pure". Kate originated as a diminutive of Katherine. Katherine derives from the Greek Aikaterine, the etymology of which is debated, with possibilities including Hecate (a Greek goddess) or the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic kayt
IPA keɪt

Say it as kayt. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Kate?
Kate is pronounced kayt.
What is the correct pronunciation of Kate?
The correct pronunciation of Kate is kayt (IPA: keɪt).
Is Kate a English name?
Yes, Kate is a English name meaning "Pure".

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