Pure
Katalin is the Hungarian form of Katherine. Like its counterparts, it is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which has long been associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure.
Less common today
Katalin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,093 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for mRNA research
Former President of Hungary
Olympic gold medalist in canoeing
