Catherine
pure (Greek)
Catherine is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 22, with 128,282 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
pure (Greek)
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose etymology is debated but traditionally associated with 'katharos' (pure). In the Philippines, the English spelling Catherine became extremely common from the 20th century onward, coexisting alongside its Spanish equivalent Catalina.
Catherine is the English and French form of the Greek name Aikaterine, historically associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the American colonial period and remains one of the most popular classic feminine names.
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In the Philippines
Very widely used across all social classes in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to 'Cathy' or 'Cath', and frequently used as the first element in compound names such as Catherine Joy, Catherine Grace, or Maria Catherine.
Related forms
- Catalina Spanish
- Catherine French
- Caterina Italian
- Yekaterina Russian
- Katharina German
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Catherine with common surname pairs
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About the name Catherine
How do I use Catherine with two Filipino surnames?
Catherine is the given name. The full name is Catherine + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Catherine a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Catherine is number 22, with 128,282 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.