Catalina

Name:

Catalina

Pronounced: kah-tuh-LEE-nuh

Variations: Cat, Catie, Lina, Catarina

Origin:

Spanish

Meaning:

Catalina is the Spanish version of the name Catherine, which comes from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name is derived from the Greek words "aikia" (torture) and "erine" (peace), and is often interpreted to mean "pure" or "clear."

Popularity:

Catalina is most popular in Spain, where it ranked #57 in 2020. It is also a popular name in Chile, Argentina, and Mexico.

Did you know?

Catalina Island, off the coast of California, was named after the name by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Additionally, Catalina Sandino Moreno is a Colombian actress known for her roles in "Maria Full of Grace" and "Che."

Famous namesakes:

Catalina de Erauso was a 17th-century Spanish nun who escaped from a convent, disguised herself as a man, and became a soldier in the Spanish army.

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