Girl
Greek / Slavic
4 syllables
Katarina
kat-uh-REE-nuh
/ˌkæt.əˈriː.nə/
"Pure" — a Slavic form of Katherine with fierce elegance and continental flair
Katarina is the Slavic and Scandinavian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine meaning pure. It is the dominant form in Croatia, Serbia, Sweden, and Slovakia, used throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The name projects a sophisticated, slightly exotic feel in English-speaking countries while remaining entirely familiar in meaning, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive Katherine variant.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesKa · ta · ri · na
GenderGirl
OriginGreek / Slavic
Root WordAikaterine
MeaningPure
PopularityRare
Peak Year2005
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 25
Nicknames
KatKateKatiTaraRina
About the Name Katarina
Katarina means pure, as the Slavic form of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine. It shares its meaning with Catherine, Karen, and Kirsten.
Katarina is pronounced kat-uh-REE-nuh, with stress on the third syllable. In Slavic languages it is often kat-ah-REE-na.
Both are Slavic forms of Katherine. Katarina is more common in Scandinavian and South Slavic countries, while Katerina is the Greek and Eastern Slavic form.
Katarina is used but relatively rare in the US and UK, which makes it an appealing choice for parents who want a Katherine variant that stands out.
Kat, Kate, Kati, Tara, and Rina are all natural nicknames for Katarina, offering a range from classic to fresh.
Katarina Elise, Katarina Rose, and Katarina Sofia are elegant combinations that complement the name's European character.
Personality of Katarina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Katarina
Creativity
76%
Elegance
86%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
82%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Katarina
K
Katarina Witt
German figure skater, two-time Olympic champion and four-time World Champion
K
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
British heptathlete and World Champion athlete
K
Katarina (League of Legends)
Iconic video game champion known as the Sinister Blade, a fan favourite since 2009
Middle Names for Katarina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Katarina
Katarina Marie
Katarina Elise
Katarina Sofia
Katarina Vera
Katarina Rose
Katarina Mila
Katarina Petra
Katarina Lena
Katarina Irena
Katarina Lucia
Names Similar to Katarina
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Katarina
300s
Saint Catherine of Alexandria gives the name its enduring religious significance
1500s
Katarina spreads as the Slavic form across Central and Eastern Europe
1988
Katarina Witt wins her second Olympic gold medal, bringing the name to global audiences
2009
The video game champion Katarina becomes one of League of Legends' most popular characters
Numerology & Symbolism of Katarina
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Crimson
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Tulip
Katarina Around the World
How Katarina is written in different languages and scripts
كاتارينا
Arabic
カタリナ
Japanese
Катарина
Russian
카타리나
Korean
卡塔里娜
Chinese
Κατερίνα
Greek
कटारीना
Hindi
קטרינה
Hebrew
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