Katalina

Katalina is a feminine first name that is considered a variant of Catalina and Katalin, the Spanish and Hungarian forms of the Latin name Katharina.

What does the name Katalina mean?

The name Katalina is derived from Catalina and Katalin, both of which have their origin in the Latin name Katharina. This, in turn, comes from the ancient Greek Aikaterine and has been associated with the ancient Greek word katharós, meaning "pure, clean, unblemished." Consequently, the name is often interpreted as "the Pure" or "the Innocent." However, the exact origin of Katharina and thus Katalina is not clearly established and is viewed differently by etymologists. It may possibly trace back to the name Hekaterine (Ἑκατερινη) and the Greek hekáteros meaning "each of the two." The Greek goddess Hekátē (Ἑκατη), whose name is associated with the ancient Greek hekás meaning "far away," may also have played a role. A connection to the Greek word aikía meaning "torture" is also conceivable. For more information on the derivations, see the name page for Katharina. There are numerous international variants of Katalina or Katharina, including Caitlin (Irish), Caterina (Italian), Catherine (English, French), Ekaterina (Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian), Jekaterina (Russian), Katarina (Scandinavian, Slavic), Kate and Katelyn (English), Kateřina (Czech), Kateryna (Ukrainian), as well as Katherine, Kathleen, and Katrina (English).

Where does the name Katalina come from?

The name Katalina has ancient Greek roots and means "the Pure" or "the Innocent." The ancient Greek components are katharós (καθαρός) for pure, clean, unblemished, or hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) for each of the two or hekás (ἑκάς) for far away or aikía (αἰκία) for torture. The languages in which the name appears include Basque, Galician, Occitan, Spanish, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Katalina?

Katalina is pronounced in four syllables and has a clear rhythmic structure. The most commonly used pronunciation is "Ka-ta-li-na" [kataˈliːna], with the name starting with an open "Ka" that conveys an energetic impression. The even distribution of syllables provides a stable and flowing sound. The final "-na" adds a gentle touch to the name, making Katalina sound melodious, feminine, and simultaneously powerful.

When is the name day of Katalina?

The name day for Katalina is celebrated on March 24, April 5, April 17, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Katalina enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Katalina has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,945th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,174th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kat / Kata / Kata Talina / Katalie / Kati / Kato / Kitkat / Lini / Tali

Similar first names

Famous people

• Katalina Verdin (Mexican model)