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Catherine — Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Girl
Meaning
Pure.
Etymology
From Greek Aikaterine meaning pure.
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθrɪn/
Popularity
US
2020:
#223
2021:
#245
Quick Facts
Length:
9 letters
Syllables:
3
Ending:
-e
Origin
greek
Themes
royal
classic
Nicknames & Variants
Nicknames:
Kate, Cathy, Katie
Variants:
Katherine, Kathryn
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