Indian name meaning
Catherine
♀ GirlCa·the·ri·ne · 4 syllables
Pure
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Katherine
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| C | a | t | h | e | r | i | n | e |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Catherine carries the name number 4.
About the name Catherine
Catherine is a girl's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Pure.”
Spoken aloud it is Ca·the·ri·ne — 4 syllables. You will also see it written as Katherine; both spellings are the same name. Catherine is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catherine mean?
Catherine means “Pure.” It is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Is Catherine a boy or a girl name?
Catherine is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Catherine?
Catherine is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Catherine?
Catherine has 4 syllables and is said as Ca·the·ri·ne.
What are the other spellings of Catherine?
Catherine is also commonly spelled Katherine. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Catherine?
In the Chaldean system, Catherine has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Catherine a common name in India?
Catherine does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Catherine?
For a brother to Catherine, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Christopher, Cyril, Philip or Theodore all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Catherine?
Josephine, Augustine, Valentine or Irene share Catherine's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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