Katalinka

Katalinka is a diminutive form of Katalin, the Hungarian variant of the name Katharina. The name means 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent' and derives from the ancient Greek word katharós, which means 'pure, clean, unblemished.' This interpretation has been attributed to the name, which originated from the Latinization of the ancient Greek Aikaterine ‎(Αἰκατερῑ́νη), since the beginnings of Christianity.

What does the name Katalinka mean?

Katalinka is a diminutive form of Katalin, the Hungarian designation for Katharina, and carries the meaning 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent.' The name originates from the ancient Greek term katharós, which means 'pure, clean, unblemished.' However, the origins and exact derivation of the name are disputed. For more information, you can visit the page on Katharina. The first name Katalinka is relatively rare, even in Hungary.

Where does the name Katalinka come from?

The name Katalinka has ancient Greek roots and means 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent.' The ancient Greek formation comes from katharós (καθαρός), meaning 'pure, clean, unblemished, pure,' or from hekáteros (ἑκάτερος), meaning 'each of the two,' as well as hekás (ἑκάς), meaning 'far away,' and aikía (αἰκία), meaning 'torture.' The language of the name is Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Katalinka?

Ka-ta-lin-ka

When is the name day of Katalinka?

Katalinka, as the Hungarian diminutive of Katharina, celebrates her name day on several dates: March 24, April 17, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

The name Katalinka is not very common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, for example, it is represented only in Brandenburg at 100.0%. In Austria, it can be found in Upper Austria and Vorarlberg, each at 50.0%. In Switzerland, Katalinka is found in Aargau at 40.0% and in Basel-Stadt, Bern, and Lucerne at 20.0% each.