What origin is the name Catherina?

Catherina comes from Dutch naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Catherina?

Names from the same dutch tradition pair naturally with Catherina — for example Ruben, Koen, Bram. You can browse more on our dutch names page.

Is it Catherina or Caterina?

Both spellings are used. Catherina means "Pure"; Caterina is listed with the meaning "Pure.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Katherina.

Catherina

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Catherina

Catherina

Girl

Dutch

4 syllables

Catherina is a Dutch girl's name meaning "Pure".

Catherina is a girl's name of Dutch origin meaning "Pure". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Catherina mean?

Pure

How popular is Catherina?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Catherina

What does Catherina mean?

Catherina is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Pure".

How popular is Catherina?

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