Katriina

Katriina is a Finnish form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose precise root remains debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name spread widely through medieval Europe largely due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and later Saint Catherine of Siena. Katriina is the standard long-form variant used in Finland, sitting alongside shorter Finnish forms such as Katri and Kaarina, and it corresponds to international cognates including Katarina, Katharina, and Katarzyna.