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Katharina is the German and Scandinavian form of Katherine. It shares the same Greek roots as the more common English spelling, historically associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
About 18 girls were named Katharina in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German Protestant reformer and wife of Martin Luther
German figure skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist
The headstrong protagonist of Shakespeare's play · The Taming of the Shrew
Award-winning German actress
Prominent German actress and director
