Catherine
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A female given name of Greek origin, meaning pure. Common spelling variant of Katherine, used across many cultures and languages.
“Catherine the Great was one of Russia's most influential and longest-reigning monarchs.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæθ(ə)rɪn/
Syllables
cath·er·ine
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Synonyms
KatherineKathryn
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Wordle
Contains 'ine' ending and 'th' combination; proper name with three vowels
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the 'th' combination provides good scoring opportunities
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