"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Katarina Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Katarina
girl
Katarina means "Pure; Clean", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Katarina does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Katarina is the pure heart — clean hands ascending God's hill, standing in the holy place, seeing God face to face.
Is Katarina in the Bible?
No — the name Katarina does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pure; Clean", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Katarina.
Pronunciation:/kah-tah-REE-nuh/
OriginGreek
MeaningPure; Clean
What does Katarina mean?
Katarina is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Pure; Clean". Katarina means 'pure' — the quality God values above all outward adornment. 'Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.' Purity of heart is the prerequisite for the greatest privilege: seeing God face to face.
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What does Katarina mean in the Bible?
Katarina means "Pure; Clean" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Katarina means 'pure' — the quality God values above all outward adornment. 'Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.' Purity of heart is the prerequisite for the greatest privilege: seeing God face to face.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Katarina?
Katarina is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pure; Clean" — not because Scripture names anyone Katarina.
"Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart."
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Which books of the Bible mention Katarina?
Katarina is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Katarina?
Katarina is the pure heart — clean hands ascending God's hill, standing in the holy place, seeing God face to face.
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Names like Katarina
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Pure; Clean" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Katarina
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Katarina & Christopher
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Katarina & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Katarina & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of knowledge"
Katarina & Isidore
Nicholas
boy
"Victory of the people"
Katarina & Nicholas
Nicodemus
boy
"Victory of the people"
Katarina & Nicodemus
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Katarina name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Katarina
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Katarina?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Katarina?
You can read every verse where Katarina appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.