Catherine
From Greek Aikaterinē. It has long been linked to katharos, "pure", though its real origin is unknown.
Meaning and origin
Catherine reached England with the cult of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the martyr of the wheel.
How to pronounce Catherine
| English (US) | KATH-rin /ˈkæθ(ə)rɪn/ |
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