Katherina Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Katherina Name at a Glance

Name	Katherina
Meaning	'The Taming of the Shrew' the shrew, and daughter to Baptista.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Katherina Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Katherina means “'The Taming of the Shrew' the shrew, and daughter to Baptista”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Katherina Name Origin

Our database records Katherina under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Katherina a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Katherina is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Katherina

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