Catalina
pure
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Spain
- Pronunciation
- kah-tah-LEE-nah
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
CataCatiLina
About the name Catalina
Catalina is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "pure". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Spain.
Catalina is the Spanish form of Catherine, a name carried by Saint Catherine of Alexandria and by Catalina de Aragón — Catherine of Aragon in English history. It is a top-10 girls' name in Colombia and Chile. In the US it also reads as a place name via Santa Catalina Island, which gives it a Californian association alongside the Catholic one.
Variants and spellings: Catherine, Katarina, Caterina.
Popularity trend: Catalina has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Catalina
- What does the name Catalina mean?
- Catalina means "pure". It's a girl name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Spain.
- Where does the name Catalina come from?
- Catalina originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Catalina a boy or girl name?
- Catalina is a girl name.