Katalinah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katalinah

What is the meaning of the name Katalinah ?

The baby name Katalinah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-tah-LEE-nah (IPA: /ka.taˈli.na/); English: kuh-TAL-ee-nuh (IPA: /kəˈtæl.i.nə/).

Katalinah is Greek in Origin.

Katalinah is a feminine modern elaboration of Katalina, rooted in the Greek Aikaterine, transmitted through Latin Caterina and Iberian/Basque forms Catalina and Katalina. It commonly carries the meaning “pure,” linked to Greek katharos, though the etymology is debated among scholars. The final -h reflects contemporary English naming trends that add a soft flourish.

While Katalina and Catalina have long histories in Spain, Latin America, the Basque Country, and parts of Central and Eastern Europe (cf. Hungarian Katalin), the exact spelling Katalinah appears chiefly in recent American records as a distinctive twist. Enduring popularity of the Catherine family stems from veneration of Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Siena in medieval Christendom. Related forms and variants include Katherine, Catherine, Katarina, Katharina, Caterina, Ekaterina/Yekaterina, Catalina, Katalina, Katalin, Katrina, Caitlin, Caitríona, Catriona, and Karen. Nicknames: Kat, Kata, Kali, Lina, Trina, Rina.

⚙ Katalinah is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Katalinah appears only 5 times in total — found in 2 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.