Katalina is a beautiful alternative to the ever-popular Katherine. It has the same meaning but offers a more international and cultural feel. Katalina is already on the rise too, as it is on the top 600 list for girls as of 2021.
Meaning of the name Katalina:
Hungarian: pure
Basque: pure
Spanish: pure
Origin of the name Katalina:
Katalina is an elaboration of the baby name Katalin in Hungary. Katalin is the Hungarian and Basque version of Katherine. Katherine comes from the Greek word “katharos,” meaning “pure.” Katalina could also be a spelling alternative to Catalina in Spanish cultures. Catalina is the Spanish version of Katherine.
Symbolism of the name Katalina:
Katalina has the same meaning no matter the culture. In Hungary and Basque communities, it comes from Katalin. Katalin is a form of Katherine. In Spanish cultures, Katalina is a variation of Catalina. Catalina is the Spanish version of Katherine. Katherine comes from the Greek word “katharos,” meaning “pure.”
Style of the name Katalina:
Traditional
Gender of the name Katalina:
Katalina is a refined name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Katalina:
ka-ta-LEE-na
Number of syllables in the name Katalina:
Four
Emotion evoked from the name Katalina:
Katalina feels noble and regal. It is an upscale and refined baby name.
Alternative spellings for the name Katalina:
- Catalina
- Katalyna
- Catalyna
- Katalynna
- Catalynna
Nicknames for the name Katalina:
Popularity of the name Katalina:
Katalina was first a top 1,000 baby name in America in 2012 at rank 995. As of 2021, it is a top 600 option at number 554. Katalina ranked higher than ever before in 2021!
Related names for the name Katalina:
Great middle names for Katalina and their meanings:
- Marie (star of the sea)
- Renee (reborn, born again)
- Marisol (Mary of Solitude)
- Isabel (pledged to God)
- Ines (holy, pure, chaste)
- Yasmine (jasmine flower, jasmine)
- Eleanor (light-hearted, shining light)
- Roselyn (gentle horse, beautiful rose)
Famous people with the name Katalina:
Katalinas in popular culture:
- Katalina Alize (character from “Granblue Fantasy the Animation”)