Girl name
Cathrine name meaning
“traditionally interpreted as pure”
Cathrine is traditionally interpreted as “pure.” A spelling variant of Catherine or Katherine, it traces to Greek Aikaterinē; the purity meaning comes from a later association with Greek katharos. Used as a girl’s name in Türkiye, it belongs to the name family associated with the historical Catherine of Alexandria.
What does Cathrine mean?
Traditionally interpreted as pure
In Turkish: geleneksel yorumuyla saf, temiz
Cathrine belongs to the same family as Catherine, Katherine, and Katrin. Accounts of Saint Catherine of Alexandria helped spread the name historically. The interpretation of purity has a long tradition, but it should not be presented as a proven original meaning; this spelling is one variant within the broader Catherine family.
Origin of the name Cathrine
Cathrine is a spelling variant of Catherine or Katherine, ultimately tracing to Greek Aikaterinē. Its earliest origin is uncertain; the meaning pure comes from a later association with Greek katharos.
How to pronounce Cathrine
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒathɾine/ |
Is Cathrine a girl’s name?
Yes, Cathrine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Cathrine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
Famous people named Cathrine
- Cathrine Özdemir
FAQ about the name Cathrine
What is the meaning of Cathrine?
Cathrine means “traditionally interpreted as pure”. Cathrine is a spelling variant of Catherine or Katherine, ultimately tracing to Greek Aikaterinē. Its earliest origin is uncertain; the meaning pure comes from a later association with Greek katharos.
Is Cathrine a girl’s name?
Yes, Cathrine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Cathrine in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cathrine nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cathrine?
Cathrine is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Cathrine have?
Cathrine has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cathrine?
Cathrine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cathrine?
Notable people named Cathrine include Cathrine Özdemir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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