Kate
/kayt/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Kate is a English name meaning "Pure". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. 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'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic kayt
IPA keɪt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kayt. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Kate
- · Kate Middleton - Princess of Wales
- · Kate Winslet - Actress
- · Kate Bush - Singer-Songwriter
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