International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or Estonian
"pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"
Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely. Most often used as a…
Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…
Kaija is a feminine Finnish name with Scandinavian roots, derived from the name Katja, which itself is a variant of Katherine. Its ultimate origin traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly…
Catrina is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin roots. It's a variation of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' meaning 'pure.' Catrina has special cultural significance in…
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
Swedish diminutive of Katarina or Katharina
A bright and spiky diminutive of Katarina, this short form was in the Swedish Top 100 during the 2000s.
German; Scandinavian; Finnish; Dutch; Slovene; Croatian, from Greek
A sweet and international short form of Catherine, pronounced like Katya and used in various European languages.
Irish
The original Irish spelling of Caitlin, the name that launched a thousand spelling variations.
Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.
Katrine is a feminine name of Scandinavian, German, and French origin, serving as a variant of Katherine or Katharina. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine' or 'Hekaterine,' whose…
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…
Danish or Hawaiian form of Katherine or Karen
Kalenah, another form of Kalena, may have a variety of possible derivations, though we see it as one of the many descendants of Katherine.
Kaj is a feminine adaptation of a traditionally masculine Scandinavian name with roots in both Norse and Greek traditions. In its original form, Kaj (also spelled Kai) comes from either Old Norse…
Katarin is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, representing a variant of Katherine or Katarina. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' whose meaning remains debated but…
Katushka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form derived from names like Katerina or Ekaterina (the Slavic versions of Katherine). The '-ushka' suffix…
Finnish variation of Katherine
A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever .
Katrijn is a feminine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variation of Katherine or Catherine. With roots tracing back to the Greek name Aikaterine, it ultimately means 'pure.' This elegant name has been…
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
Kaatje is a charming Dutch feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Katherine or Katrina. Originating in the Netherlands, the name carries the same meaning as its root forms: "pure" or…
