Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Australian
Meaning: Pure or clear
Pronunciation: KATH-uh-RIN, ˈkæθərɪn, K AE TH R IH N
Popularity Rank: #43,052
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek goddess Hecate. It may also mean 'pure' or 'clear'.
The name Catharine is of Greek, Australian origin and means Pure or clear, possibly derived from the Greek goddess Hecate., Pure, Torture, Innocent, Form of the Greek Catherine. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Catharine is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 41 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KATH-uh-RIN
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈkæθərɪn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE TH R IH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Catharine is recorded 736 times globally, ranking it as the 43,052th most common name worldwide.
Catharine is most prevalent in United States of America, with 186 occurrences, making it the 10,720th most popular name in the country.
In Canada, the name Catharine is found among 1 in every 3849 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #10,720 | 1 : 9,726 |
| United Kingdom | #4,789 | 1 : 3,944 |
| Canada | #4,171 | 1 : 3,849 |
| South Africa | #14,770 | 1 : 34,998 |
| Malaysia | #27,205 | 1 : 66,353 |
| Belgium | #7,370 | 1 : 10,314 |
| Netherlands | #10,961 | 1 : 13,550 |
| Brazil | #14,804 | 1 : 31,219 |
| Hong Kong | #9,676 | 1 : 17,677 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Catharine from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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