Catrina

Catrina is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Catrìona, itself derived from the Latin Catharina, which traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine of uncertain but ancient origin, possibly connected to the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name gained wide use throughout Europe largely through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr of the early fourth century. Catrìona was popularized in Scottish literary culture notably by Robert Louis Stevenson's 1893 novel of the same name. Related forms include Catherine, Katherine, Katrina, and Catriona.