Katrina
/kəˈtriːnə/noun
A feminine given name, commonly treated as a form of Katherine or Catherine.
Did you know?Katrina is a shortened form of Katerina, while the deeper origin of Katherine remains disputed: the traditional link to Greek katharos, “pure,” is influential but not certain.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Aikaterine
“The ancient Greek form from which Katherine and its later variants developed; its ultimate meaning is uncertain.”
Late Antiquity
Greek
Aikaterina
“A Greek feminine personal name associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria.”
4th Century
Latin
Catharina
“The Latin form used in Christian traditions for the name of Saint Catherine.”
Middle Ages
Old French
Katerine
“A medieval French form that helped spread the name across Western Europe.”
16th–17th Century
European languages
Katerina/Katrina
“Regional forms and shortened variants of Katherine or Catherine.”
Modern English
English
Katrina
“A modern feminine given name, especially common in English-speaking and European contexts.”