The nameCatarina
Catarina is a girl's name, the Portuguese form of Catherine.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through Portuguese.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1920s, most often in the 1970s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Catarina
Catarina in France
2982ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (25 births)
855babies named Catarina in France since 1900
Catarina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 175 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Catarina. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Catarina in France were born before 1996.
Catarina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catarina mean?
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Catarina?
Greek, through Portuguese.
Is Catarina a girl's or a boy's name?
Catarina is a girl's name.