Unique International Variations of Katherine

  1. Caja
    • Origin:

      Danish, Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "daisy"
    • Description:

      A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
  2. Katharina
    • Origin:

      German variation of Katherine, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      Katharina is an attractive form of Katherine and a great way to update a classic. But English speakers may want to choose the Katerina or Katarina spelling to avoid pronunciation confusion.
  3. Kaija
    • Yekaterina
      • Origin:

        Russian variation of Katherine
      • Description:

        An overly elaborate version for use in this country.
    • Caitlín
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "pure"
      • Description:

        The original Irish spelling of Caitlin, the name that launched a thousand spelling variations.
    • Kaja
      • Aikaterine
        • Katri
          • Origin:

            Finnish variation of Katherine
          • Meaning:

            "pure"
          • Description:

            A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever.
        • Kaisa
          • Katinka
            • Kata
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                A European nickname for Katherine variations.
            • Kata
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                A European nickname for Katherine variations.
            • Kata
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                A European nickname for Katherine variations.
            • Cathleen
              • Origin:

                English, Irish
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                Variant of Kathleen
            • Katarzyna
              • Origin:

                Polish variation of Catherine
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                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 with the name might want to consider Kasia, Katarzyna's lovely (and much more English-friendly) nickname.
            • Katrine
              • Katrine
                • Katrine
                  • Catrin
                    • Origin:

                      Welsh and German
                    • Meaning:

                      "pure"
                    • Description:

                      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.
                  • Cáit
                    • Origin:

                      Irish
                    • Meaning:

                      "pure"
                    • Description:

                      Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.