Katherine Name Meaning
The name Katherine comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Katherine below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Katherine Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could...
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