Katherine Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈkæθɝɪn/, /ˈkæθɹɪn/

KATH-uh-rin, KATH-rin

UK

/ˈkæθɹɪn/

KATH-rin

Definition

A female given name used for a person. It is a proper noun and is used to identify someone by name.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a proper name, so it is normally capitalized as 'Katherine'. It can appear in direct address, introductions, and possessive forms like 'Katherine's book'. Common variants include 'Catherine', 'Kathryn', and the short form 'Kate'.

• Spanish: Catalina - Katherine
• Portuguese (BR): Catarina - Katherine
• Portuguese (PT): Catarina - Katherine
• Chinese (Simplified): 凯瑟琳
• Chinese (Traditional): 凱瑟琳
• Hindi: कैथरीन
• Arabic: كاثرين
• Bengali: ক্যাথরিন
• Russian: Кэтрин
• Japanese: キャサリン
• Vietnamese: Katherine
• Korean: 캐서린
• Turkish: Katherine
• Urdu: کیتھرین
• Indonesian: Katherine

Example Sentences

Katherine is my sister.

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I saw Katherine at school today.

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This bag is Katherine's.

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Have you met Katherine yet, or should I introduce you?

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Katherine said she'll be a little late.

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I was talking to Katherine, and she had a great idea.

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