Caterina, name for girl
Catherine is one of the most popular female names in the world, and has been carried by numerous queens, empresses and eight saints. We discover in this guide the origin, the meaning, the curiosities of Caterina name for baby girl.
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Name-day
Although eight saints were called Catherine, the name day is undoubtedly celebrated on 29th April when the Church commemorates and remembers Saint Catherine of Siena, Dominican Tertiary, who died in 1380 and Patroness of the country. The name day can also be celebrated on November 25n memory of St. Catherine of Alexandria, martyr, and on several other dates.
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Varianti el paesene
- Male: Caterino
- Female: Catrina, Catalina
Foreign variants
- English: Catherine, Katherine
- French: Catharine
- German: Catherine
- Spanish: Catalina
Origins and etymology of the name Caterina
Many sources report that Catherine comes from the Greek katharos, which means "pure". However its primitive Greek form would be Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterinē), and it could have different origins from the etymological point. There are several hypotheses still under consideration regarding the origin of the name:
- it could be a theophoric name, containing the name of the goddess Hecate, or the name of the god Hecaterus
- it could come from the nome 'Ekaterini (Hekaterine), based on ἑκάτερος (hekateros) which means "one of the two".
Meaning of the name Catherine
The best known and most common meaning attributed to Catherine is that which refers directly to the Greek name katharos which means "pure, sincere".
Diffusion of the name Caterina
One of the first historical testimonies of the name Caterina is around VII century with some papers they speak of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr whose cult spread like wildfire from Egypt to Western Europe in the XNUMXth century.
It should be noted that over time they have developed, in different languages, altered and hypochoristic forms which are now considered names in their own right which in turn have developed different forms and variants. This is the case with Katia, for example, but also with Tina or Karen.
In the country, as well as in the rest of Europe, Caterina is a name extremely widespread and even if it is less popular today, it still remains one of the most established and appreciated traditional names. In particular in the twentieth century Catherine was the thirteenth most common name in the country, while in the twenty-first century it dropped to the thirtieth position. The ISTAT data on the most common names also demonstrate this: in 1999, 1218 newborn girls were called Caterina, while in 2022 the absolute value dropped to 859.
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Caterina is one strong and stubborn woman: he knows what he is worth and what he wants. She works hard to be successful, is courageous, does not give up easily and overcomes obstacles without fear or hesitation. Catherine does not know what laziness is, she wants to enjoy life every minute, she is rebellious and hates the standards imposed by society. She is a feminist, independent, rebellious and she doesn't need the help of others to prove her abilities.
He prefers to deserve his success and he doesn't owe it to anyone. Catherine is proud, she is a woman who does not envy anyone and who works hard to get what she needs.
Catherine loves the competition and does not hesitate to ask for positions of responsibility to demonstrate his abilities. In love and in the family she is a demanding woman and she is looking for a man who respects her dream of freedom without repressing her. She is jealous and energetically protects her family and the people she loves.
What profession will Catherine make? She is an active woman and is unlikely to feel satisfied as a housewife, she is perfect for leading teams and work groups, she has strong managerial leadership skills, but she would also be an excellent freelance.
Zodiac sign
Catherine's personality is influenced by the sign of Pisces. Dreamer, sensitive, creative, Caterina always dreams of a better life, she is proud and attentive to the feelings of others and does not tolerate injustices.
Color
Catherine's color is White, which evokes purity and justice.
Precious stone
The precious stone of Catherine is represented by the Quartz, a symbol of love, tenderness and ease of adaptation.
Lucky number
Il 2 is the lucky number of Catherine. This number symbolizes the extraordinary feminine energy but also the constant search for harmony.
Famous people named Catherine
- Catherine of Aragon, Princess of Wales and Queen of England
- Catherine II of Russia, Empress of Russia
- Caterina da Siena, religiosa el paesena
- Caterina Balivo, TV presenter el paesena
- Caterina Boratto, actress and the country
- Caterina Caselli, singer, record producer
- Caterina Cornaro, queen of Cyprus, Jerusalem and Armenia and lady of Asolo
- Catherine de 'Medici, queen consort of France
- Caterina Franceschi Ferrucci, writer, poet, patriot
- Caterina Guzzanti, actress and comedian el paesena
- Caterina Murino, actress, model and showgirl el paesena
- Caterina Percoto, writer and poet in the countryside
- Caterina Pigorini Beri, writer and the country
- Caterina Sforza, countess of Imola and Forlì
- Caterina Valente, actress and showgirl el paesena
Song dedicated to Catherine
Then came the morning
And with the morning an angel
And that angel was you
With two bird shoulders
In too small a dress
And with his eyes still blue
Several songs were dedicated to Caterina, we chose the one by Franceso De Gregory which speaks of the singer Caterina Bueno.
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