Caterina
/ka.teˈri.na/
The English name Katherine is translated into Italian as Caterina.
Caterina is the Italian equivalent of the female given name Katherine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ka.teˈri.na/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While Caterina is the standard form, you may find the archaic version Katerina in very old Italian texts, though the 'K' is almost never used in modern Italian spelling.
- In Italian, the name Caterina is often associated with the 'Catherine wheel', a spiked wheel used as an instrument of torture and later adopted as a symbol of martyrdom.
- The name Caterina is closely linked to the powerful Medici family of Florence, specifically Caterina de' Medici, who became Queen of France in the 16th century.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Caterina. Piacere di conoscerla.Good morning, Katherine. Nice to meet you.
- Si chiama Caterina.Her name is Caterina.
- Ho incontrato Caterina ieri.I met Caterina yesterday.
- Caterina è una brava ragazza.Caterina is a good girl.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- SofiaConosci Caterina?Do you know Caterina?
- MatteoSì, è una mia amica.Yes, she is a friend of mine.
- SofiaÈ molto simpatica, Caterina.Caterina is very nice.
- MatteoHai ragione, è davvero dolce.You are right, she is really sweet.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Caterina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
