Katinka
Meaning of Katinka
Katinka is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Hungary and has a strong Eastern European charm. In Hungarian, it is pronounced as KAH-tin-kah (/kaˈtiŋka/), while in Dutch it is pronounced as kah-TINK-ah (/kaˈtɪnkə/). The name Katinka is associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and creativity. It can also be seen as a variant of the popular names Katarina and Katya. Although not very common in the United States, there have been occurrences of the name Katinka over the years, with peaks in popularity in 1964 (ranked 7th) and 1978 (ranked 5th). If you are looking for a unique and exotic name for your daughter, Katinka might just be the perfect choice!
Pronunciation
Hungarian
- Pronunced as KAH-tin-kah (/kaˈtiŋka/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as kah-TINK-ah (/kaˈtɪnkə/)
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Notable People Named Katinka
| Katinka Hosszú is a Hungarian competitive swimmer known for her success in individual medley events, with three Olympic gold medals and nine long-course world championships to her name. |
| Katinka Szijj is a female shooter from Hungary. |
