Catherine

The meaning of Catherine is 'pure and clear' and the name is of Greek origin. When give as a name, it means 'chaste'. Its other meanings include 'each of the two', 'torture', and 'far away'. It is derived from the Greek word 'katharos', translating to 'clean' in the New Testament. A name borne by several saints, the most notable one includes Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century martyr. Catherine was the name of three of the wives of Henry VIII who were called Catherine of Aragon, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

pure

Origin

Greek

Numerology

C is for captive, your web of charm.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

H is for hug, give one today!

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

Lucky

Catherine lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Catherine

• Aoife MacMurrough aka Eva of Leinster Irish lady of Leinster and countess of Pembroke
• Aoife Mulholland Irish actress
• Aoife Ní Fhearraigh Irish singer
• Aoife O'Donovan American musician
• Aoife Walsh Miss Ireland 2013

Catherine in Pop Culture

• Henrietta "Etta" Bishop character on TV's "Fringe"
• Etta Heine character in book/movie "Snow Falling on Cedars"
• Etta Candy character in Wonder Woman comics
• Etta Bowen character on TV's "American Gothic"
• "Etta" Henrietta Spencer main character of novel Passenger by Alexandra Bracken