Girl
Greek / Spanish
4 syllables
Catalina
kat-uh-LEE-nuh
/ˌkæt.əˈliː.nə/
"Pure" — the vibrant Spanish form of Katherine, carrying sunshine and the Mediterranean coast
Catalina is the Spanish form of Katherine, which derives from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the Greek katharos meaning pure. It is the form used across Spain and Latin America and is associated with Catalina de Aragón, known in English as Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII. The name also evokes Santa Catalina Island off the California coast. It has been rising steadily in English-speaking countries.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesCat · a · li · na
GenderGirl
OriginGreek / Spanish
Root WordAikaterine
MeaningPure
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2018
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 25
Nicknames
CataLinaCatTaliCati
About the Name Catalina
Catalina means pure, from the Greek katharos through the name Katherine. It is the Spanish form of Catherine.
Yes, Catalina is the traditional Spanish form of Katherine and has been used across Spain and Latin America for centuries.
Santa Catalina Island is an island off the coast of Southern California known for its clear waters and tourism, named by Spanish explorers in the early 17th century.
Cata, Lina, and Cat are popular nicknames. In Latin America, Cata is especially common.
Catalina Isabel, Catalina Sofia, and Catalina Rose are all beautiful combinations with a Mediterranean feel.
Yes, Catalina has been rising in the US top 300-400, reflecting broader interest in Spanish and Latina names among American parents.
Personality of Catalina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Catalina
Creativity
76%
Elegance
88%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
74%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Catalina
C
Catalina de Aragón
Spanish princess who became Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII of England
S
Santa Catalina Island
Beautiful island off the coast of Southern California, a popular tourist destination
C
Catalina López
Colombian model and actress, winner of Miss Colombia 2017
Middle Names for Catalina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Catalina
Catalina Isabel
Catalina Sofia
Catalina Rose
Catalina Valentina
Catalina Marie
Catalina Lucia
Catalina Elena
Catalina Grace
Catalina Victoria
Catalina Renee
Names Similar to Catalina
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Catalina
1485
Catalina de Aragón born in Alcalá de Henares, Spain; she later becomes Catherine of Aragon
1602
Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno names Santa Catalina Island off the California coast
1900s
Catalina widely used across Spain, Mexico, and Latin America
2018
Catalina reaches peak US popularity as Hispanic names trend upward in English-speaking countries
Numerology & Symbolism of Catalina
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Turquoise
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🌸
Lucky Flower
Bougainvillea
Catalina Around the World
How Catalina is written in different languages and scripts
كاتالينا
Arabic
カタリナ
Japanese
Каталина
Russian
카탈리나
Korean
卡塔利娜
Chinese
Καταλίνα
Greek
कैटालिना
Hindi
קטלינה
Hebrew
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