Katriina

The first name Katriina is considered a Finnish short form of Katariina, which in turn goes back to Katharina and the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη).

What does the name Katriina mean?

Katriina is regarded as a Finnish short form of Katariina. The latter name is derived from Katharina and the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). Translated, the name literally means 'the Pure'. This meaning was mistakenly popularized by the Romans and remains widespread today. The roots of Katriina lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the term katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure', 'clean', 'unstained', and 'chaste'. In addition to this traditional interpretation, there are additional possible origins and meanings. The name might also be derived from the Ancient Greek elements hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) meaning 'each of the two' or hekás (ἑκάς) meaning 'far away', in connection with the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη), or hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) meaning 'hundred' and aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) meaning 'torture', 'physical violence', and 'outrage'. Another reference exists to a Coptic name that can be translated as 'my consecration of your name'. The name has spread worldwide, particularly through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other variants of the name include Katrina, Katrine, Katrien, Katrijn, Katrischa, Katriona, Katrin, Katrice, Katica, Katrinna, Kathrin, Kathrina, and Kathrine.

Where does the name Katriina come from?

Katriina is a female first name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning 'the Pure'. The Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Katriina?

Kah-tree-nah

When is the name day of Katriina?

The name day of Katriina is celebrated on March 24, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Katriina is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 2010, reaching 2,141st place in the name charts of Italy. From 1999 to 2024, Katriina was used as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 7,492nd place. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given even once in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Katri

Famous people

• Essi Katriina Sainio (Finnish football player)
• Kiira Linda Katriina Korpi (Finnish figure skater)
• Senja Katriina Mäkitörmä (Finnish athlete)
• Virpi Katriina Kuitunen (Finnish cross-country skier)