Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure or clear, Pure, Clear, Torture
Pronunciation: kuh-thuh-REE-nuh, /ˌkæθəˈriːnə/, K AH TH AE R AH N AH
Popularity Rank: #14,855
Catharina is a variant of the name Catherine, which comes from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name is associated with purity and is often interpreted as 'pure' or 'clear'.
The name Catharina is of Greek origin and means Pure or clear, Pure, Clear, Torture. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Catharina is commonly found in Sweden, Netherlands, Germany, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-thuh-REE-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌkæθəˈriːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AH TH AE R AH N AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Catharina is recorded 3,050 times globally, ranking it as the 14,855th most common name worldwide.
Catharina is most prevalent in Sweden, with 680 occurrences, making it the 279th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Catharina is found among 1 in every 140 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #279 | 1 : 140 |
| Netherlands | #1,282 | 1 : 651 |
| Germany | #1,313 | 1 : 759 |
| South Africa | #4,979 | 1 : 8,142 |
| Belgium | #1,925 | 1 : 1,437 |
| Brazil | #5,703 | 1 : 8,283 |
| France | #11,279 | 1 : 15,163 |
| Austria | #1,474 | 1 : 1,426 |
| Denmark | #837 | 1 : 1,125 |
| United States of America | #21,196 | 1 : 24,447 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Catharina from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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