The baby name Caterina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ka.teˈri.na/ — kah-teh-REE-nah.
Caterina is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Caterina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ka.teˈri.na/ — kah-teh-REE-nah.
Caterina is Italian in Origin.
Caterina is the Italian and Catalan form of Katherine, ultimately from Greek Aikaterine. The name’s etymology is debated: it may derive from Hekaterine (possibly linked to the goddess Hecate) but became widely associated through folk etymology with Greek katharos, “pure, clear,” which supplies the prevailing meaning. Its pan‑European spread followed the cults of early saints named Catherine, especially the Egyptian martyr of Alexandria, and was reinforced in Romance languages by medieval and Renaissance usage.
Long favored around the Mediterranean, Caterina appears in records from 13th‑ to 16th‑century Italy and Cyprus, borne by figures such as Saint Catherine of Siena (Caterina Benincasa), the stateswoman Caterina Sforza, and Queen Caterina Cornaro. Related forms include Catherine, Katherine, Katharina, Katarina, Catarina, Catalina, and Russian Ekaterina; rarer spellings are Catherina and Caterine. Diminutives and nicknames include Cate, Cat, Cati/Caty, Rina, Ketty, and Caterinetta. The name retains a classical, luminous tone while remaining familiar and versatile.
| Caterina Sforza Caterina Sforza was an Italian noblewoman best known for ruling as Countess of Forlì and Lady of Imola during the turbulent politics of Renaissance Italy. She first governed alongside her husband, Girolamo Riario, and later served as regent for their son Ottaviano, earning a reputation for bold, forceful action in defending her family’s lands and power. | Caterina Valente Caterina Valente was best known as a multilingual singer and entertainer, celebrated for her international career in music and performance. An Italian-French singer, guitarist, and dancer, she spoke six languages and sang in thirteen, with well-known songs including "The Breeze and I," "Malagueña," and "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe." | Caterina Murino Caterina Murino is an Italian actress best known for films like The Corsican File and Casino Royale. She began acting in a 1999 stage production of Richard III before her breakthrough came with The Corsican File in 2004. |
| Caterina Scorsone Caterina Scorsone is best known for playing neurosurgeon Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. She’s a Canadian actress known for bringing depth and warmth to one of TV’s most recognizable medical drama roles. | Caterina Caselli Caterina Caselli is an Italian singer best known for her 1960s pop hits, especially Nessuno mi può giudicare and Insieme a te non ci sto più. She later became a record producer and music executive, and has also performed as a bass player. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1967 | #1 | — | 404 |
| MD | 0 | #34 | 1 | 434 | |
| IT | Girls | 2018 | #44 | 859 | 47 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #45 | 62,647 | 9,415 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #86 | 7 | 865 |
| IT | 0 | #100 | 3,426 | 4,183 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #120 | 6 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #127 | 9 | 3,911 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #132 | 4 | 1,786 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #175 | 11 | 4,850 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2015 | #176 | 2 | 1,605 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| AR | 0 | #189 | 5 | 2,915 | |
| RU | 0 | #190 | 5 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #207 | 36 | 6,293 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #214 | 4 | 4,575 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #224 | 4 | 4,141 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #272 | 9 | 2,867 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #290 | 5 | 3,687 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #324 | 6 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #326 | 4 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #345 | 10 | 5,096 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #348 | 4 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #351 | 9 | 8,829 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| CL | 0 | #379 | 33 | 6,867 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #391 | 30 | 1,885 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #401 | 5 | 3,185 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| Germany | 0 | #408 | 30 | 2,542 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Spain | 0 | #417 | 36 | 2,326 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #431 | 21 | 7,952 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #445 | 54 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #478 | 33 | 6,731 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #509 | 91 | 8,289 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #510 | 9 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #542 | 6 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #587 | 268 | 4,949 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #611 | 411 | 5,561 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #639 | 7 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #676 | 176 | 14,098 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #703 | 36 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #881 | 36 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #897 | 47 | 14,861 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #924 | 32 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 7 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 11 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,123 | 19 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,166 | 307 | 10,046 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
Caterina is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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