| Gender | 👩 Girl |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \k(a)-tari-na, kat(a)-rina\ |
| Number of People | 👶 9,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 2585 |
| Numerology | 🔢 3 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Greek |
The name Katarina comes from the Greek Aikaterina and the earlier Hekaterine which are formed from the word 'hekateros’ meaning "each of the two". Katarina is often thought to mean "clear", "pure", or "scintillating". This name holds an air of sophistication and elegance, lending itself to a woman of an equally refined demeanor.
The name Katarina has Greek roots and it filtered into various languages and cultures through historical channels such as conquest, trade, and religious influence. The name was popularized by Greek and Roman cultures and then passed onto various countries throughout Europe where it morphed into different forms like Katherine, Katherine, and Katrina. Christian traditions adopted this name because of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel.
Famous Individuals named Katarina include Katarina Witt, a retired German figure skater who won two Olympic gold medals. Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete who won the World Championship in 2019.
In terms of popularity, Katarina isn't as commonly used as its variants, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a special, yet familiar name. The name connotes a sense of intellectual vitality, adventure, and independence, making it suitable for a woman poised to make her unique mark on the world. It's a name filled with strength and grace, alluding to a history filled with powerful and influential women.
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my name is Katarina and I hate it!!!i am allergic to cats, and sometimes people call me kat. I wish my name was Christiana Alyssa
My name is Katarina I personally love it and for some reason my main nickname is KitKat It's awsome how their are so many possibilities for nicknames. The only thing that annoys me is that people can say it wrong like a lot and spell it wrong the ways i've seen it written is Katrina, Katerina, Catarina and even Caterina I don't get it but I have to deal with it.
Its my fave name..im going to name my daughter katarina elizabeth
My daughter's name is Katarina Alexi and everyone loves it. Only thing is a lot of people can't seem to get the'second "a" in and call her Katrina which really upsets me.
Kataryna is my daughter's name and she loves it! We have also called her the diminutive or nickname if Katia. With German and Sweedish heritage her name fits her perfectly.
my daughters name is Katarina and and I have a german background but I live in Australia now and it do upsets me quite a bit that people call her Katrina or Katerina they probably even dont here the difference :(
Powerful name with a million and one nickname choices.
It's the best name ever i'vented i love all katarinas
What a beautiful name. It was the only one my husband and I could agree upon. Grace means "undeserved gift" and Isn't that true. A child is a gift that we need to protect and what a classy name to live with!
My awesome friend's name is Katarina and she rox shoe boxes.....ı like woah
i have a friend named katarina and most people call her kitty, kat or kittykat. it is personally my favorite girls name. I'm not sure how she'spells it, my fav way to is katarina buty i think the right way is katerina which personally i don't like
My name is Katarina and I like it. I think it is unique, and there are not many like it... The possibilities are almost endless for nicknames.
My name is Katarina...people call me Kat and other things like that but it kinda annoys me sometimes but in general i love my name
my name is katalena witch is really cool its a street,island,salad dressing,and clothing line but all spelled catalina.katarina is cute but katalena is waaay cuter