Catrina

The meaning of Catrina is ‘pure’. It is a name typically given to girls and is of German origin. It is a variant of the popular name Katherina. It comes from the Greek word 'katharos' which means 'pure' It also means ‘each of two’ derived from the Greek word ‘hekateros’. La Calavera Catrina is the name of the zinc-etching created by the Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada. It is so famous that it is still used to depict the Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This is a holiday in Mexico, equivalent to the All Souls Day celebrated by people to honor the deceased. The drawing is of a skeleton wearing a hat with commemorative flowers. The name of the artwork is thought to have come from the slang words 'catrin' or 'catrin,' which means 'a well-dressed man or woman.' A variant of the name is Caterina and it is the name of the actress who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the television series 'Grey’s Anatomy'.

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Numerology

C is for compassion, your finest side.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for nice, need I say more?

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Lucky

Catrina lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Catrina

• Catrina Elizabeth "Trina" Gulliver English darts champion
• Catrina Tapley Canadian deputy immigration minister