Katriina

Katriina is the Finnish form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning is debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. It is the standard Finnish rendering of the name borne by several early Christian martyrs, most notably Saint Catherine of Alexandria, as well as by empresses and queens across European history. Related forms include Katrina, Katariina, and Kaarina in Finnish and neighboring traditions, along with the widely used international variants Catherine and Katherine.