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Catalina
Meaning: Spanish form of Katherine (uncertain; associated with 'pure') · Origin: Spanish (from Greek) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Spanish form of Katherine. The Greek origin of Katherine is uncertain, but it was long associated with Greek katharos, 'pure'. Santa Catalina Island off southern California was named after Saint Catherine.
Famous people named Catalina
- Catalina Sandino Moreno (actor)
Nicknames
Cata, Lina
Variants & related names
Katherine, Catarina, Caterina
Catalina name art
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FAQ
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina means “Spanish form of Katherine (uncertain; associated with 'pure')”. It comes from Spanish (from Greek).
Is Catalina a popular name?
Yes — Catalina has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Catalina?
Cata, Lina.
What are other forms of Catalina?
Katherine, Catarina, Caterina.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.