International Variations of Katherine
- Caja
Origin:
Danish, CornishMeaning:
"daisy"Description:
A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
- Yekaterina
Origin:
Russian variation of KatherineDescription:
An overly elaborate version for use in this country.
- Catrin
Origin:
Welsh and GermanMeaning:
"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.
- Katinka
- Aikaterine
- Kaja
- Katri
- Kaisa
- Kaija
- Carine
- Katarzyna
Origin:
Polish variation of CatherineMeaning:
"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.
- Kata
Origin:
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, HungarianMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
- Cáit
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Irish form of Kate, short for Caitlín or Catherine.
- Katell
Origin:
Breton variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Original twist on this classic.
- Cathleen
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Variant of Kathleen
- Kajsa
- Katalin
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from GreekMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Hungarian form of Katherine.
- Catrina
- Katica
- Kathrin
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Variation of Katherine.