Origin:
English
Greek
Irish
Latin
Scottish
Shakespearean
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Pure, blessed, holy. Used since third century A. D. Early Latin forms Katerina and Caterina became Katharine and Catherine. French Cateline and English Catlyn came into wider use during medieval period when variants multiplied.
Soul Urge:People with the name Katherine have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.
Expression:People with the name Katherine tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.