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GirlPronounced French /ka.tə.ʁin/; French /ka.tʁin/; English /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/Dutch language family

Catherine

French form of Katherine, and also a common English variant.

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Catherine is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /ka.tə.ʁin/; French /ka.tʁin/; English /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /ka.tə.ʁin/; French /ka.tʁin/; English /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

French form of Katherine, and also a common English variant. This is the usual English spelling for historical figures such as Catherine de' Medici and Catherine the Great.

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Usage: french, english

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