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GirlPronounced English /ˈkeɪt/Latvian language family

Kate

Short form of Katherine, often used independently.

Quick answer

Kate is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkeɪt/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkeɪt/
Language familyLatvian

Meaning and history

Short form of Katherine, often used independently. It is short for Katherina in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew (1593). It has been used in England since the Middle Ages. A famous bearer is the British actress Kate Winslet (1975-).

Notes and context

Usage: english, croatian