What origin is the name Katena?

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

What are good brother names for Katena?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Katena — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Katena or Catena?

Both spellings are used. Katena means "A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure."; Catena is listed with the meaning "Retrained.". 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.

Katena

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Katena

Katena

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Katena is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure".

Katena is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 1 November 2026.

What does Katena mean?

A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure.

How popular is Katena?

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Quick answers about Katena

What does Katena mean?

Katena is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure.".

How popular is Katena?

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Brother names that go with Katena

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Katena

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Katena.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Other spellings of Katena

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Catena — "Retrained." (Spanish)

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Katena at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 3
Starts with: K
Ends with: -na
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Katena?

Katena means "A variation of the Greek name Katerina, meaning pure." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)