Catarina
Portuguese rendering of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterinē, linked historically to katharos meaning "pure", though the true origin remains unknown.
Meaning and origin
Catarina is the Portuguese, Occitan and Galician adaptation of Katherine, a name with deep Christian roots through Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
How to pronounce Catarina
| Portuguese (Portugal) | kuh-tuh-REE-nuh /kɐtɐˈɾinə/ |
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