Katherine or Catherine?
Two spellings, side by side.
Katherine and Catherine are two spellings of the same sound. Katherine is listed with the meaning "Katherine comes from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin. It was later linked to katharos, meaning 'pure'" and Catherine with "Pure, virginal; variant of katherine: pure. clear. innocent. from the gaelic form caitlin; pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina. it was borne by a number of saints, including st catherine of alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel". Katherine is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Katherine | Catherine |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Katherine comes from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin. It was later linked to katharos, meaning 'pure'. | Pure, virginal; variant of katherine: pure. clear. innocent. from the gaelic form caitlin; pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina. it was borne by a number of saints, including st catherine of alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ka-the-ri-ne | Ca-the-ri-ne |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Katherine and Catherine
Is Katherine or Catherine more common?
Katherine is more often searched and saved on this site; Catherine is also used.
Do Katherine and Catherine mean the same?
Katherine: "Katherine comes from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin. It was later linked to katharos, meaning 'pure'". Catherine: "Pure, virginal; variant of katherine: pure. clear. innocent. from the gaelic form caitlin; pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina. it was borne by a number of saints, including st catherine of alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel".
How do you say Katherine?
In parts: Ka-the-ri-ne. Catherine is said the same way.
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