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Catalina

From Greek Aikaterinē. The true origin is unknown, though it has long been linked to katharos, "pure".

Meaning and origin

Catalina is the Spanish form of Catherine, a name that entered the Western world through the cult of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the martyr.

How to pronounce Catalina

Spanish (Spain)ka-tah-LEE-nah /kataˈlina/

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