Girl name guide
Katherine name meaning, origin and style
Katherine name meaning: pure. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- pure
- Say it
- KATH-er-in
Choosing Katherine
A considered greek choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.
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