TheNameDBKatrina
FeminineMeaning
A Germanic and Scandinavian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure.'
Etymology
Katrina is a German and Scandinavian variant of Katherine, formed with the Germanic diminutive suffix '-ina.' Katherine derives from the Greek katharos (pure) through the Latin Catharina.
About the Name Katrina
Katrina is a Continental European variant of Katherine with a sophisticated, international character. Its use in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries has given it a cosmopolitan appeal.