Kathrine

Kathrine is a Scandinavian form of Katherine, itself derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose exact root remains debated but is most often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name spread widely across Europe through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a fourth-century martyr celebrated throughout the Christian world. Kathrine is the standard spelling used in Danish and Norwegian, sitting alongside related forms such as Katrine, Katarina, and the anglicized Katherine and Catherine.