ThinkabaraCatalina: meaning and origin
Catalina
“Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine”
About the name Catalina
Catalina is a girl’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “pure; the Spanish form of Katherine”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Savannah 👧Treeless plain, grassland · Spanish
- Ximena 👧Listening; a medieval Spanish name · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, boys)
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
More girl names starting with C
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Caroline 👧Free; a feminine form of Charles · German
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Chiara 👧Clear, bright · Italian
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
Questions and answers
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina is a name of Spanish origin. It means: pure; the Spanish form of Katherine.
Is Catalina a boy or girl name?
Catalina is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Catalina have?
Catalina has 8 letters and about 4 syllables.