Names That Mean Pure
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Yewa
Yoruba
"virgin, pure"
In Yoruba mythology from Nigeria, Yewa is a goddess of virginity and death, said to reside in a graveyard.
Catherynne
Spelling variation of Catherine
"pure"
One of many spelling variations of the classic Catherine.
Katherina
Latin variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Kathrinna
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Katherin
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Cathleen
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
Kathryne
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine or more specifically, Kathryn, that is sure to add complications.
Kathrine
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.
Katariina
Finnish and Estonian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.
Affan
Arabic
"chaste, modest, virtuous, pure"
Classic Muslim name most popular among those in Pakistan and India.
Katarzyna
Polish variation of Catherine
"pure"
Countless notable figures from Polish history, and one America's Next Top Model contestant, have used this version of Catherine, made extra spicy by that "zy." Those interested in honoring a relative…
Kadri
Estonian, Greek
"pure"
A friendly and accessible international form of Katherine.
Kathern
Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Katrín
Icelandic
"pure"
The Icelandic form of Katherine, borne by the 28th Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
Katalin
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Hungarian form of Katherine.
Kathrin
Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Catrin
Welsh and German
"pure"
The sweet and simple Welsh form of Katherine, long popular in Wales but dropping down the popularity charts now. As a German name, it's a short form of Katharina.
Katharina
German variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Katharina is an attractive form of Katherine and a great way to update a classic. Popular in Austria and a classic in Germany, it is typically pronounced as ka-ta-REE-na, though kath-uh-REE-nuh or…
Caty
Short form of Katherine or Catherine
"pure"
An alternative spelling of Katy, if you're more of a C person.
Kalenah
Danish or Hawaiian form of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Kalenah, another form of Kalena, may have a variety of possible derivations, though we see it as one of the many descendants of Katherine.