US Popularity Rank: 16677

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Pure

Katharina is a feminine name with German and Scandinavian roots. A variant of Katherine, it comes from the Greek word katharos, meaning “pure.” When baby joins your family, they’re going to be a blank slate with a pure, new start to life, and the name Katharina will always remind them of that. Katharina has been a popular choice throughout time and was most popular during the late 1880s, giving it a vintage, timeless aesthetic for your little one to enjoy.