Katherine

Name:

Katherine

Pronounced: KATH-rin

Variations: Catherine, Kathryn, Katharine, Katarina, Katrina

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Katherine is derived from the Greek name Αικατερίνη (Aikaterine), which may have been derived from the earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekaterine), meaning "each of the two," or from the goddess Hecate, who was associated with sorcery.

Popularity:

Katherine is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Did you know?

Katherine Swynford was the mistress and eventual wife of John of Gaunt, a son of King Edward III of England. Their descendants include many members of the British royal family. Additionally, Katherine Johnson was a pioneering African-American mathematician who worked for NASA and was instrumental in the success of the Apollo 11 mission.

Famous namesakes:

Katherine Hepburn was a famous American actress known for her roles in classic movies like "The Philadelphia Story" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," and Katherine Langford is an Australian actress known for her role in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why."

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