Kathe

English, diminutive of Katherine

"pure"

Kathe Origin and Meaning

The name Kathe is a girl's name.

Kathe is a feminine name that serves as a shortened form of Katherine or a German variation of Kate. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' though its exact meaning remains debated—possibly relating to the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' In German-speaking countries, Käthe (often written Kaethe when the umlaut isn't used) has been a traditional nickname for Katherine for centuries. The name has a crisp, clean sound with its simple two-syllable structure. While uncommon in English-speaking countries compared to Kate or Katie, Kathe offers a slightly more distinctive alternative with European flair. The name has literary connections through German artist Käthe Kollwitz, giving it cultural depth and artistic associations.

Popularity of the name Kathe

• 261 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Kathe

• Käthe Kollwitz German painter
• Käthe Braun German actress
• Käthe Gold Austrian actress
• Käthe Grasegger Deuschl German alpine skier
• Kathe Green American actress
• Käthe Haack German actress
• Käthe Hoffmann German botanist who discovered and cataloged many plant species in New Guinea and Southeast Asia
• Käthe Köhler German Olympic diver
• Kathe Koja American writer
• Käthe Krauß German Olympic runner
• Käthe Sohnemann German Olympic gymnast
• Käthe von Nagy Hungarian actress
• Käthe Kruse German dollmaker