Catarina
Meaning of Catarina
The name Catarina is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots deeply embedded in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian cultures. Pronounced kah-tah-REE-nah (/ka.ta.ʁi.na/), this elegant name exudes a sense of classic charm and sophistication. Catarina is a variant of Katarina, itself derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means "pure." Over the years, Catarina has maintained a steady presence in the United States, though it has never been overly common, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet traditional name. Whether you're inspired by its European flair or its historical richness, Catarina remains a lovely option that stands the test of time.
Pronunciation
Portuguese,Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as kah-tah-REE-nah (/ka.ta.ʁi.na/)
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Notable People Named Catarina
| Catarina Macario - Catarina Cantanhede Melônio Macário is a Brazilian-born forward who plays for Chelsea in the Women's Super League and represents the United States in international football. |
| Catarina Eufémia - Catarina Efigénia Sabino Eufémia was an illiterate harvester from Alentejo, Portugal who was tragically murdered during a worker's strike, leaving behind three children, one of whom was just eight months old. |
| Catarina de Albuquerque is a Portuguese lawyer and human rights activist known for her work as the first United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to safe drinking water and sanitation, and as the Chief Executive Officer of Sanitation and Water for All. |
| Catarina Resende de Oliveira is a prominent Portuguese neurologist, researcher, university professor, and doctor known for her work on neurological degeneration and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. |
| Catarina Furtado - Catarina Cardoso Garcia da Fonseca Furtado is a Portuguese television presenter, actress, and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, born in Lisbon to RTP journalist Joaquim Furtado. |
| Anna Catarina Lindqvist Ryan is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. |
| Catarina Vasconcelos is a renowned Portuguese filmmaker and producer, celebrated for her widely praised 2020 film The Metamorphosis of Birds. |
| Catarina Wallenstein - Catarina de Lemos Wallenstein is a Portuguese actress known for her roles in over twenty films since 2004. |
| Catarina Rebelo - Catarina de Oliveira Lopes Rebelo is a Portuguese actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Catarina Costa - Catarina Martins de Mesquita Paiva Costa is a Portuguese judoka. |
| Catarina Leite Oralová is a Portuguese chess player and woman international master. |
| Catarina Portas - Catarina de Sousa Lobo Martins Portas is a Portuguese journalist and businesswoman. |
| Catarina Ribeiro is a Portuguese long distance runner known for winning a Bronze medal at the 2011 European Athletics U23 Championships. |
| Catarina Ferreira is a former professional tennis player from Portugal who achieved career-high WTA rankings of 456 in singles and 401 in doubles. |
