Katarina
Katarina is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “pure.” The Slavic form of Catherine, Katarina has been borne by queens, saints, and scholars across the Slavic world.
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how do you pronounce Katarina?
kah-tah-REE-nah
where does the name Katarina come from?
From the Greek Aikaterinē, the name of a saint; Katarina is the standard Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Swedish and Slovenian form of Katherine.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria was widely venerated in Slavic Orthodox traditions. The name carries the same associations of purity and intellectual brilliance as its Western equivalents.
how popular is this name?
Katarina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 1988, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #476 in 1994, and ranked #951 in 2005.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #951 |
| 2004 | #855 |
| 2003 | #835 |
| 2002 | #727 |
| 2001 | #688 |
| 2000 | #646 |
| 1999 | #691 |
| 1998 | #607 |
| 1997 | #611 |
| 1996 | #616 |
| 1994 | #476 |
| 1988 | #960 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Katarina fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Katarina
It is recorded in Sweden as Katerina around 1200, one of the early European records of the name.
who are famous people named Katarina?
- Katarina Witt (German figure skating champion)
- Katarina Johnson-Thompson (British heptathlete)
what are the nicknames and variants of Katarina?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Katarina?
what names go well with Katarina?
Sibling names that share Katarina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Katarina
What does the name Katarina mean?
Katarina means “pure”.
What is the origin of the name Katarina?
Katarina comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Katherine, Katrina and Caterina.
How popular is the name Katarina?
Katarina ranked #951 in the US in 2005, according to Social Security data.
Is Katarina a boy or girl name?
Katarina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Katarina?
Katarina is pronounced kah-tah-REE-nah, with 4 syllables.
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