International Baby Names
Unique International Variations of Katherine
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Kajsa
Swedish diminutive of Katarina or Katharina
"pure"
A bright and spiky diminutive of Katarina, this short form was in the Swedish Top 100 during the 2000s.
Carine
Carine is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a variation of Karina or as a feminine form of Carus, a Latin name meaning "dear" or "beloved." In French-speaking regions, particularly…
Katell
Breton variation of Katherine
"pure"
Original twist on this classic.
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…
Katica
Katica is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as a diminutive form of Katalin (the Hungarian equivalent of Katherine). The name carries a delicate, melodic quality with its distinctive Eastern…
Ecaterina
Ecaterina is the Romanian form of Katherine or Catherine, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'pure.' This elegant variation maintains the name's dignified history while offering a distinctive…
Kaisa
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…
Katalin
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Hungarian form of Katherine.
Katenka
Katenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Ekaterina (Catherine). This endearing variant adds warmth and intimacy to the formal name through the…
Katalin
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Hungarian form of Katherine.
Katya
Russian, diminutive of Ekatarina, Russian variation of Katherine
"pure"
One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington gave his daughter the Katia spelling.
Katka
Katka is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Katerina (Katherine) in Czech, Slovak, and other Slavic languages. This affectionate shortened version conveys warmth and…
Caitlín
Irish
"pure"
The original Irish spelling of Caitlin, the name that launched a thousand spelling variations.
Caterina
Italian variation of Katherine
If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.
Cáit
Irish
"pure"
Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.
Katja
German; Scandinavian; Finnish; Dutch; Slovene; Croatian, from Greek
"pure"
A sweet and international short form of Catherine, pronounced like Katya and used in various European languages.
Katrine
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
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…
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.
Kaj
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…