Catalina
/kataˈlina/
The English name Katherine is translated into Spanish as Catalina.
Catalina is a female given name used as the Spanish equivalent of the English name Katherine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Venezuela, Katia is an alternative to Katherine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kataˈlina/
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Catalina is actually a linguistic descendant of the Greek name Aikaterínē, which is the same root shared by the English name 'Katherine'.
- While Catalina is the direct translation, the spelling with a 'K' like Katia is often seen in Latin America as a way to appear more modern or international.
- In some regions, the name Catalina is strongly associated with the historical figure 'Santa Catalina de Siena', a very influential saint.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Kathy! ¿Vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Hi, Kathy! Are you coming to the party tonight?
- Mi hermana se llama Catalina.My sister's name is Catalina.
- ¿Conoces a Catalina?Do you know Catalina?
- Catalina es una persona muy amable.Catalina is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Has visto a Catalina hoy?Have you seen Catalina today?
- LucíaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- DanielEspero que Catalina esté bien.I hope Catalina is doing well.
- LucíaSeguro que sí, Daniel.I'm sure she is, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Catalina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Catalina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
