The name Katherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterinē which is of debated meaning.
The Romans associated this name with the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure".
They also changed the spelling accordingly, so this can be considered as the meaning of the name which is used today.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Katherine Helmond (born 1928), an American actress;
Katherine Heigl (born 1978), an American actress;
Katherine Jenkins (born 1980), a Welsh opera singer.
