How to pronounce Katharine (KATH-rin)

Notes

Traditional spelling of Katherine. Usually two syllables in modern Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Greek

Meaning

pure

Variant of

Catherine

Notable people

• Katharine Hepburn (American actress)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Catherine
• Catherine
• Cathrine
• Cathryn
• Kathrine
• Kathryn