BABY NAMES ยท GIRL
Katherine
Means โpureโ
Greek origin
Katherine comes from the Greek name Aikaterine. Its origin is not known for sure, but it has long been linked to katharos, meaning pure. Famous bearers include Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Katherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII.
IN HEBREW
ืงืชืจืื
Hebrew number value: 760
NAME NUMBER
1
A name that carries courage and a spark of new beginnings.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Kate ยท Katie ยท Kathy ยท Kat ยท Kit
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Katherine means "pure". It is a girl's name of Greek origin.
How do you write Katherine in Hebrew?
Katherine is usually written ืงืชืจืื in Hebrew. Families sometimes spell it a little differently.
What are nicknames for Katherine?
Popular nicknames for Katherine are Kate, Katie, Kathy, Kat, Kit.
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