Girl
Germanic / Greek
3 syllables
Katrina
kuh-TREE-nuh
/kəˈtriː.nə/
"Pure" — a Germanic Katherine variant with crisp, northern European character
Katrina is the Low German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine meaning pure. It was popular in the English-speaking world from the 1960s through the 1990s, particularly in the US where it peaked in the late 1980s. The name is now widely associated with Hurricane Katrina (2005), which devastated New Orleans and has made new parents in the US cautious about the name.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesKa · tri · na
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic / Greek
Root WordKatarina / Aikaterine
MeaningPure
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1987
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 25
Nicknames
KatTrinaKatyRina
About the Name Katrina
Katrina means pure, as a Germanic form of Katherine. It shares its meaning with Katherine, Karen, Kirsten, and Caitlin — all from the same Greek root.
The 2005 hurricane significantly reduced use of the name in the US. It is still used but is less popular than it was in the 1980s and 1990s.
Katarina is the Slavic and Scandinavian form, while Katrina is the Low German and Dutch variant. Both are Katherine forms but with different regional flavours.
Trina is the most distinctive nickname for Katrina, while Kat, Katy, and Rina are also used.
Katrina Marie, Katrina Rose, and Katrina Elise are smooth, flowing combinations that suit the name's European character.
Catriona is the Scottish and Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, closely related to Katrina but with Celtic heritage and pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh or KAT-ree-uh.
Personality of Katrina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Katrina
Creativity
68%
Elegance
74%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
78%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Katrina
K
Katrina Kaif
British-Indian actress and one of Bollywood's biggest stars
K
Katrina Leskanich
American singer and lead vocalist of Katrina and the Waves, known for Walking on Sunshine
K
Katrina Adams
American tennis player and first African-American chair of the United States Tennis Association
Middle Names for Katrina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Katrina
Katrina Marie
Katrina Lynn
Katrina Rose
Katrina Nicole
Katrina Elise
Katrina Anne
Katrina Renee
Katrina Claire
Katrina Grace
Katrina Louise
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History of Katrina
1600s
Katrina becomes established in Low German and Dutch as the regional Katherine form
1960s
Katrina gains popularity in the US, appealing as a slightly exotic Katherine variant
1987
Katrina peaks in US popularity, ranking in the top 100 girl names
2005
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; the name's use drops sharply in subsequent years
Numerology & Symbolism of Katrina
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ocean Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Forget-me-not
Katrina Around the World
How Katrina is written in different languages and scripts
كاترينا
Arabic
カトリーナ
Japanese
Катрина
Russian
카트리나
Korean
卡特里娜
Chinese
Κατρίνα
Greek
कट्रीना
Hindi
קטרינה
Hebrew
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