Katherine
A Greek name with multiple possible etymologies, perhaps linked to "purity", the goddess Hecate, ancient pain, or sacred consecration.
Meaning and origin
Katherine descends from the Greek name Aikaterine, though linguists disagree on its original meaning.
How to pronounce Katherine
| English (US) | KATH-uh-rin /ˈkæθərɪn/ |
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