catherine

Cath-er-ine · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name of Greek origin.

  2. 2.

    The name of several saints, including Catherine of Alexandria.

Related words

See also: catalina, cathy, kate, katie

Etymology

From Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain origin. Folk etymology associated it with Greek katharos ("pure"), leading to the spelling with -th-. One of the most popular names in Europe for centuries, borne by numerous queens and saints.