Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean
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Katharine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.
KATH-ah-rin
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Katharine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KATH-ah-rin. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Katharine. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Kat, KA, Katie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Katharine Rose, Katharine Grace, Katharine Marie, Katharine Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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