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Käthe is a German pet form of Katharina, itself derived from the ancient Greek name Aikaterinē, whose exact root remains debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name has been widely used in German-speaking countries for centuries and is closely associated with Käthe Kollwitz, the celebrated German Expressionist artist known for her powerful depictions of working-class life. Related forms include Katarina, Katrin, and the English Catherine.