What Does the Name Katherine Mean

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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...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Katariina
2 Ketevan
3 Keighley
4 Kayleah
5 Kassiopeia
6 Katarina
7 Kassidy
8 Kirstie
9 Kiersten
10 Kalliope
11 Khordad
12 Kriemhilde
13 Keri̇me
14 Kandace
15 Kirsteen
16 Kolleen
17 Katerina
18 Kathryn
19 Khadiga
20 Katri
21 Karissa
22 Karoline
23 Kayleigh
24 Khalida
25 Kaleigh
26 Kazimiera
27 Kaarina
28 Kathrin
29 Kausalya
30 Kaydence
31 Kandaĵa
32 Katrine
33 Kalyani
34 Katya
35 Kirstine
36 Katriona
37 Kirsikka
38 Kjersti
39 Klotild
40 Katharyn
41 Katharine
42 Katinka
43 Katida
44 Krystelle
45 Karolyn
46 Krystine
47 Kotryna
48 Katriina
49 Kornélia
50 Katelin
51 Kalisha
52 Käthe
53 Konstanze
54 Klasina
55 Kelebek
56 Katarin
57 Katsuo
58 Katarine
59 Kimberlee
60 Kimberley
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