Meaning and history
Cătălin is a Romanian masculine form related to Cătălina and Catherine. Catherine ultimately comes from Greek Aikaterine, whose original etymology is uncertain; the later association with Greek katharos, “pure,” strongly influenced its spelling and traditional interpretation. The name family gained Christian importance through saints including Catherine of Alexandria. Notable bearers include Romanian singer Cătălin Crișan and Romanian sprint canoeist Cătălin Chirilă. The Romanian diacritic ă is essential to standard spelling.
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In 2022, 5 babies were recorded with the name Cătălin, ranking #15,306 among girls.