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Catarina

Catarina is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “pure.”

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how do you pronounce Catarina?

kah-tah-REE-nah

where does the name Catarina come from?

Catarina is the Portuguese and Galician form of Katherine.

The Portuguese form of Catherine, Catarina was the name of several Portuguese queens and princesses, including Catherine of Braganza, who married Charles II of England and introduced tea-drinking to the English court. The name is elegant and carries transatlantic royal heritage.

who are famous people named Catarina?

  • Catherine of Braganza (Queen consort of England, born Catarina)
  • Catarina Furtado (Portuguese TV presenter)

what are the nicknames and variants of Catarina?

Variants around the world

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quick answers about Catarina

What does the name Catarina mean?

Catarina means “pure”.

What is the origin of the name Catarina?

Catarina comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Katherine.

How popular is the name Catarina?

Catarina has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Catarina a boy or girl name?

Catarina is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Catarina?

Catarina is pronounced kah-tah-REE-nah, with 4 syllables.

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