Girl name
Katre name meaning
“a drop; a tiny bead of water”
Katre means “a drop” or “a tiny bead of water.” It comes from Arabic qaṭra and entered Ottoman Turkish as katre, especially in literary language. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes a water droplet resting on the tip of a leaf.
What does Katre mean?
A drop; a tiny bead of water
In Turkish: bir damla; küçük su tanesi
Katre has a more literary tone than the everyday Turkish word damla. Poetry can contrast a drop with the sea to explore smallness and immensity. As a name, it offers a simple image focused on a single bead of water; Damla is its closest Turkish equivalent.
Origin of the name Katre
It derives from Arabic qaṭra, a drop. Ottoman Turkish adapted it as katre, especially in literary usage.
How to pronounce Katre
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /katɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قطره |
| Arabic | قطرة |
Is Katre a girl’s name?
Yes, Katre is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Katre 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Katre
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Katre
- Katre Türkay · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Katre
What is the meaning of Katre?
Katre means “a drop; a tiny bead of water”. It derives from Arabic qaṭra, a drop. Ottoman Turkish adapted it as katre, especially in literary usage.
Is Katre a girl’s name?
Yes, Katre is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Katre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Katre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Katre?
Katre is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Katre have?
Katre has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Katre?
Katre 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 Katre?
Notable people named Katre include Katre Türkay.
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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