By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh and German
"pure"
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.
Scottish form of Katherine, Greek
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,…
Catrona is a feminine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, considered a variant of Catriona, which itself is the Scottish form of Katherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Hawaiian variation of Katherine
Kakalina may have a sound that invites ridicule, but it's the Hawaiian form of Katherine.
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.
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
Hungarian form of Katherine.
Finnish and Estonian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.
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…
Maori
Maori form of Katherine
Polish variation of Catherine
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…
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…
