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GirlPronounced English /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/; German /ka.ta.ˈʁiː.nə/

Katharine

English variant of Katherine and German variant of Katharina.

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Katharine is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/; German /ka.ta.ˈʁiː.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkæθ.ə.ɹɪn/; English /ˈkæθ.ɹɪn/; German /ka.ta.ˈʁiː.nə/

Meaning and history

English variant of Katherine and German variant of Katharina. A famous bearer was American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003).

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Usage: english, german

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