Female Name
Katharine
ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn
ˈkæθ.ɹɪn
ka.ta.ˈʁiː.nə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
aviation
British royal family
currently out of the US top 1000
educators
ends in -ine
Mayflower passengers
Octavia E. Butler characters
purity
Shakespearean characters
Strike Witches characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic140%
formal140%
upper class120%
wholesome120%
strong80%
refined140%
strange80%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Katharine is an English variant of Katherine and a German variant of Katharina. The name is associated with purity, derived from the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. It has been popular in Christian cultures due to its connection with Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The spelling variations, including Katharine and Catharine, reflect its historical evolution and linguistic influences.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katherine
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure', and was adapted into various forms such as Katharine and Catharine in English. The spelling with a middle 'a' (Katharine) was more c...
Source:
Historical linguistic records and Christian traditions.