Katterina - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Katterina name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Katterina

Name Meaning

"Katterina" This name comes from the ancient Greek “Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη),” which comes from “katharós (καθαρός),” meaning “clean, clear, pure.” In turn, the name means “pure, clear of dirt, clean of shame or guilt, purified.” The name is linked to “Hekátē (Ἑκάτη),” an ancient goddess who is most often shown with two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form. Hekate is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, fire, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery. All the names related to this root are popular in historically Christian countries; in fact, Catherine was the name of one of the first Christian saints. According to tradition, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th-century at the pagan emperor Maxentius’s hands.

Pronunciations

Kat-te-rina
Kat-ter-ina

Syllable

Katterina Syllable count: There are 4 syllables in the name Katterina
Divide Katterina into syllables: kat-te-ri-na

Katterina Overview and Analysis

Katterina Gender statistics

The name Katterina is typically used for Boys and Girls. Its a Unisex name with ambiguous gender identification.

Popularity of the name Katterina

The name Katterina is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 146,450th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
New Zealand	11,238	0%
United States	145,430	0%
Canada	145,430	0%
United Kingdom	145,430	0%
Australia	146,177	0%

Where to find Katterina?

The name Katterina is predominantly found in New Zealand (NZ), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Katterina Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Katterina has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Katterina was most used in 1988 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 1988 with a usage rate of 100%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Katterina

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Names starting with K

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Origin and History of the name Katterina

This name comes from the ancient Greek “Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη)”, which comes from “katharós (καθαρός)”, meaning “clean, clear, pure”.

In turn, the name means “pure, clear of dirt, clean of shame or guilt, purified”.

The name is linked to “Hekátē (Ἑκάτη)”, an ancient goddess who is most often shown with two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form.

Hekate is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, fire, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery.

All the names related to this root are popular in historically Christian countries; in fact, Catherine was the name of one of the first Christian saints.

According to tradition, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th-century at the pagan emperor Maxentius’s hands.

Katterina in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 喀特力娜
Pronunce: (PinYin) : kā té lì nuó

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 喀特里娜
Pronunce: (PinYin) : kā té lǐ nuó

Katterina in Numerology

Katterina: Name to Numerology Conversion
K	A	T	T	E	R	I	N	A
	1			5		9		1
2		2	2		9		5

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 7
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 2
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 9

Conclusions about the name Katterina

Should you named your baby Katterina?

The name Katterina is not strongly associated with either gender because it is given to boys and girls in roughly equal proportions (according to the gender statistics). As a result, people are less likely to assume the gender of a person named Katterina based solely on their name.

It is important to consider the gender-neutral nature of the name Katterina when naming your child. This is because people may be confused about your child's gender if you do not provide other clues, such as their appearance or clothing.

Is Katterina a good name?

The name Katterina enters the domain of less common yet exceptionally elegant and sophisticated names. These names often possess a sense of grandeur and poise, evoking an aura of refinement and distinction.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Katterina?

Pros of the name Katterina:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Katterina has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Katterina is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.