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Catalina

Catalina is a feminine given name. It is a Spanish form of a variation of the name Katherine. Catalina is an equivalent to Katherine or Catherine in English, Αικατερίνη (Ekaterini) and Κατερίνα (Katerina) in Greek, Катерина (Kateryna) in Ukraine, Екатерина (Yekaterina) and Катюша (Katyusha) in Russian, Caterina in Catalan and Italian, Cătălina in Romanian, Catherine in French, Katarzyna in Polish, and Catarina in Portuguese and Galician.

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Meaning

Catalina is a feminine given name. It is a Spanish form of a variation of the name Katherine. Catali

Snapshot

A girl name with 4 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Catalina has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Catalina is the Spanish and Italian variant of the name Katherine, which has Greek origins. The name Katherine is believed to derive from the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. It has been a popular name across Europe for centuries, often associated with saints and royalty.

Famous Namesakes

Catalina Cruz, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Catalina Omar

Nicknames & Variations

Cata, Lina, Kat

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