| Meaning | pure |
| Origin | Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Ca-ta-ri-na |
About Catarina
Catarina dances with international sophistication and romantic flair. This spelling variation brings Portuguese and Italian elegance to a beloved classic, offering familiar foundation with distinctive presentation. The name flows beautifully across languages and cultures, its romance language roots lending it melodic grace. Catarina suggests worldliness and cultural appreciation, perfect for families with European connections or those valuing international perspective. The name carries artistic sensibility—one imagines Catarinas as creative, passionate individuals with appreciation for beauty and culture. Its length and rhythmic syllables create a name substantial enough to stand proudly alone, yet adaptable to affectionate nicknames when desired. Catarina balances tradition with distinctive style, occupying that sweet spot between recognizable and refreshingly different. The name suits confident personalities, girls who might grow into women comfortable with their unique position straddling familiar and distinctive. Parents choosing Catarina often appreciate its romantic beauty, cultural richness, and the way it honors heritage while establishing individual identity in contemporary multicultural contexts.
Nicknames for Catarina
| Cat |
| Cati |
| Rina |
| Trina |
Famous People Named Catarina
| Catarina de Bragança | Queen consort of England as the wife of King Charles II |
| Catarina Furtado | Portuguese television host and actress |
| Catarina Migliorini | Brazilian woman known for auctioning her virginity for charity |
| Catarina Lindqvist | Swedish former professional tennis player |
| Catarina Macario | Brazilian-American soccer player |
| Catarina Sobral | Portuguese illustrator and author |
| Catarina Percin | Croatian actress |
| Catarina Petrov | Bulgarian model and beauty pageant titleholder |
| Catarina Spinetta | Argentine actress and singer |
| Catarina Kruusval | Swedish journalist and author |
Characters Named Catarina
| Catarina "Cat" Valentine | Character from the TV show "Victorious" |
| Catarina Loss | Character in the "The Mortal Instruments" book series |
| Catarina Claes | Protagonist of the light novel series "My Next Life as a Villainess - All Routes Lead to Doom!" |
| Catarina "Kate" Bishop | Comic book character and Hawkeye's protégé |
| Catarina Crewe | Character in the book "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
| Catarina "Cathy" Earnshaw | Character in Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights" |
| Catarina Amalia Langhetti | Character in the Italian film "Cinema Paradiso" |
| Catarina Anne Creel | Character in the TV series "The Alienist" |
| Catarina Butler | Character in the book "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer |
| Catarina "Cat" Marlowe | Character in the TV series "Beauty and the Beast" |