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Kathalina
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Kathalina represents an alternative spelling of Catalina and Katalina, which are known as variants of the name Katharina in Spanish-speaking regions.
What does the name Kathalina mean?
Kathalina is a modified form of Catalina and Katalina, the Spanish variants of the name Katharina. The name means "the Pure" or "the Innocent" and is derived from the ancient Greek word katharós, which stands for "pure, clean, unstained." This meaning has been attributed to the name Katharina, which originated from the Latinization of the ancient Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερῑ́νη), since the beginnings of Christianity. However, the exact origin of the name is not clearly defined. For more information, see the name page for Katharina. International forms of Kathalina or Katharina include Caitlin (Irish), Caterina (Italian), Catherine (English, French), Ekaterina (Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian), Jekaterina (Russian), Katalin (Hungarian), Katarina (Scandinavian, Slavic), Kate and Katelyn (English), Kateřina (Czech), Kateryna (Ukrainian), as well as Katherine, Kathleen, and Katrina (English).
Where does the name Kathalina come from?
The etymology of Kathalina points to an ancient Greek female first name that carries the meaning "the Pure" or "the Innocent." The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Kathalina?
Ka-ta-li-na
When is the name day of Kathalina?
The name day for Kathalina is celebrated on March 24, April 5, April 17, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.
Popularity
In Germany, Kathalina is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012, when it reached 2,475th place. Over the last ten years, Kathalina has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,899th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ina / Kata / Katha / Kathi / Kathy / Lina
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Frequently asked questions about the name Kathalina
What does the name Kathalina mean?
Kathalina means 'the Pure' or 'the Innocent.' The name is derived from the ancient Greek word katharós, which means 'pure' or 'unstained.'
What variants and international forms are there?
Kathalina has many international variants such as Catalina, Katalina, Caitlin, Caterina, and Catherine. These variants are widespread in different cultures and languages.
What nicknames are common for Kathalina?
Popular nicknames for Kathalina include Ina, Kata, Katha, Kathi, Kathy, and Lina. These pet names offer a personal touch and are often easier to use in everyday life.
How is Kathalina pronounced?
Kathalina is typically pronounced as 'Ka-ta-li-na.' The emphasis is usually on the second syllable, 'ta.'