Catalina

The first name Catalina is the Spanish and, in the spelling Cătălina, Romanian form of Katharina, the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been traced back to early Christianity and the ancient Greek word katharós for 'pure, clean, unblemished', thus meaning 'the Pure' or, in a broader sense, 'the Innocent'.

What does the name Catalina mean?

The first name Catalina is the Spanish and, in the spelling Cătălina, Romanian form of Katharina, the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been traced back to early Christianity and the ancient Greek word katharós for 'pure, clean, unblemished', thus meaning 'the Pure' or, in a broader sense, 'the Innocent'. However, the actual origin of the name is not secure and is disputed among etymologists. The true origin may lie in the name Hekaterine (Ἑκατερινη) and the Greek word hekáteros for 'each of the two'. It is also possible that the Greek goddess Hekátē (Ἑκατη) was the namesake, whose name is said to derive from the ancient Greek hekás for 'far off'. A connection with the Greek word aikía for 'torture' is also conceivable. More on the derivations can be found on the name page for Katharina. As a Spanish girl's name, Catalina is especially common in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. The Romanian form Cătălina is used in both Romania and Moldova. A well-known Spanish bearer of the name was Catalina Thomás (1531-1574), who is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Her feast day is April 5. Variants of Catalina include Katalina and the Basque spelling Katalin. The male form in Spanish is Catalino and in Romanian Cătălin.

Where does the name Catalina come from?

Etymology Catalina is a female first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Catalina?

Sound & pronunciation of Catalina: The name Catalina is four syllables long and rhythmically pronounced. In German pronunciation, it is spoken as 'Ca-ta-li-na' [kataˈliːna], starting with a clear K sound that gives it structure. The stressed third syllable with a long I creates a tonal tension. The open vowels allow the name to end softly. Catalina has a southern and elegant feel - lively, sonorous, and tradition-conscious.

When is the name day of Catalina?

The name day for Catalina is on March 24, April 5, April 17, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

Catalina is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 929th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 520th. In the last ten years, Catalina has been given as a first name about 610 times, placing it 726th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 737th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ali / Alin / Alina / Cali / Cat / Cata / Cataleen / Catalena / Catalene / Catalia / Catalin / Catalini / Catalyn / Catalyna / Cate / Cateline / Cati / Catli / Ina / Lilli / Lin / Lina / Lini / Nana / Tali

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Famous people

• Catalina Artusi (actress from Argentina)
• Catalina Bauer (artist from Argentina)
• Catalina Berroa (Cuban composer)
• Catalina Caceres (model from Chile)
• Catalina Castano (Colombian tennis player)
• Catalina de Aragón (Queen of England and daughter of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon)
• Catalina de Erauso (Basque noblewoman who lived for decades disguised as a man)
• Catalina Denis (Colombian model)
• Catalina Guirado (English model)
• Catalina Larranaga (American actress)
• Catalina Lopez (Ecuadorian model)
• Catalina Maria Pol (Spanish beach volleyball player)
• Catalina Parra (artist from Spain)
• Catalina Pelaez (Colombian squash player)
• Catalina Perez (Colombian football player)
• Catalina Perez Jaramillo (Colombian football player)
• Catalina Ponor (Romanian gymnast, Olympic champion, and world champion)
• Catalina Saavedra (Chilean actress)
• Catalina Sandino Moreno (actress)
• Catalina Speroni (actress from Argentina)