Tena

Tena is a Croatian feminine name functioning as a short form of Katarina, the Croatian form of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The deeper roots of Aikaterine are debated, with proposed connections to the Greek word katharos, meaning pure, or to the name of the ancient goddess Hekate. Katherine has been widely used across Europe for centuries, in part due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Related forms include Katarina, Katica, and Kata.