International Baby Names
Unique International Variations of Katherine
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Catriona
Scottish form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
This Katherine variation, used through Ireland and Scotland, is pronounced like Katrina. The name became popular after the Crusaders brought home stories about the colorful fourth century martyr,…
Kasia
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
Katariina
Finnish and Estonian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.
Caitrìona
Caitrìona is a feminine Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, featuring the characteristic accent on the 'ì' that influences pronunciation. Derived ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, it carries…
Cajsa
Cajsa is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden. It originated as a Nordic variant of Katarina (Katherine), developing as a distinct given name over centuries. Pronounced…
Caitríona
Caitríona is a traditional Irish feminine name, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine or Catherine. It derives ultimately from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' though its exact original meaning remains…
Kaja
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…
Trine
Trine is a feminine Scandinavian name with deep historical roots, particularly popular in Denmark and Norway. The name functions as a diminutive of Katrine (the Scandinavian form of Katherine) and…
Kaarina
Kaarina is a Finnish feminine name derived from the name Katherine, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' Popular in Finland and among Finnish diaspora communities,…
Cathleen
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
Cathrine
Cathrine is a variation of Catherine, one of the most enduring feminine names throughout Western history. Derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' its meaning remains debated, with possible origins…
Keidy
Diminutive of Katherine
"pure"
Since the 2000s, Keidy has risen from obscurity to being used more than 150 times in 2023. Borne by Venezuelan model and photographer, Keidy Moreno Marín, Estonian skier, Keidy Kaasiku, model Keidy…
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…
Katerina
Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to…
Katelijne
Katelijne is a feminine name of Dutch and Flemish origin, representing a variation of Katherine or Catherine. Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, its ultimate meaning relates to "pure" or…
Yekaterina
Russian variation of Katherine
An intriguing, elaborate form of Catherine, although the similar Ekaterina may be more usable in Anglophone countries.
Kathleen
Anglicized form of Irish Caitlin
"pure"
Kathleen is the early Irish import version that came between Katherine and Kaitlin, and which hasn't been used in so long it's almost beginning to sound fresh again. It was a surprise pick by one of…
Katarine
Maori
"pure"
Maori form of Katherine