Catha

Catha represents a short form of the names Katharina or Catharina and carries the meaning 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent'. This designation is derived from the Ancient Greek word katharós, which means 'pure, clean, unblemished'.

What does the name Catha mean?

The name Catha is a short form of Katharina and Catharina and means 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent'. It has its roots in the Ancient Greek katharós, which means 'pure, clean, unblemished'. In German-speaking areas, the name is mainly used as a pet name or nickname, but it is rarely used as an independent first name.

Where does the name Catha come from?

Catha is a feminine first name with Ancient Greek origins that means 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent'. The etymology comes from the Ancient Greek katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure, clean, unblemished, pure'. There are also other Ancient Greek terms like hekás (ἑκάς) for 'far away' or aikía (αἰκία) for 'torture'. The language in which this name is prevalent is German.

How do you pronounce Catha?

Catha is pronounced like 'Katha'.

When is the name day of Catha?

The most significant name day for Catha falls on November 25 and commemorates Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Popularity

In Germany, Catha is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking in 1957 was 2,727th place in the U.S. name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, the name was used about 140 times in the U.S., earning it 6,496th place. However, in the last ten years, Catha has not been given there anymore.