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Katherine
KATH-rihn
Katherine (name) means a popular spelling variant of the female given name Catherine. Example: “Her passport says Katherine, though friends have always called her Kat.”
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A popular spelling variant of the female given name Catherine.
"The county’s top prosecutor, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, accused Artiles at a news conference on Thursday afternoon of paying an old friend almost $45,000 to mount a fake candidacy intended to illegally sway the election."
— Scott Glover, Former Florida state senator charged in spoiler candidate scheme (2021)
"Her passport says Katherine, though friends have always called her Kat."
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A town in the Northern Territory of Australia, named after the nearby river.
"They stopped in Katherine to see the famous gorge on the way north."
How to use Katherine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common spelling of Catherine, and also the name of an Australian town and river.
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What does “Katherine” mean?
The word “Katherine” means a popular spelling variant of the female given name Catherine. In plain terms, a common spelling of Catherine, and also the name of an Australian town and river.
How do you pronounce “Katherine”?
“Katherine” is pronounced KATH-rihn (/ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Katherine” in a sentence?
Here is “Katherine” used in a sentence: “Her passport says Katherine, though friends have always called her Kat.”
What part of speech is “Katherine”?
“Katherine” is a name.
Is “Katherine” a common word?
“Katherine” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Katherine” have?
“Katherine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a popular spelling variant of the female given name Catherine.
What is the difference between Katherine and Catherine?
Katherine is a popular spelling variant of the female given name Catherine, so the two names are pronounced the same and share the same origin. The choice between them usually comes down to family tradition or personal preference rather than any difference in meaning.
Is Katherine a nickname or a full given name?
Katherine is a full given name in its own right, not a nickname. It is, however, the source of many shorter nicknames used informally.
Where is Katherine, Australia?
Katherine is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. It takes its name from the nearby Katherine River.
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