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Name Origin

Katharina is a German feminine given name, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It means 'pure' or 'clear'.

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Famous People

Katharina von Bora (1499-1552)

Reformer, Wife of Martin Luther

  • First wife of Martin Luther
  • Helped establish the Lutheran Church
  • Ran a successful household and raised six children

Katharina Hepburn (1907-2003)

Actress

  • Won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress
  • Known for her independent spirit and strong female characters

Katharina Witt (1965-)

Figure skater

  • Two-time Olympic champion
  • Four-time World champion
  • Six-time European champion

Katharina Grosse

Artist

  • Known for her large-scale, abstract paintings and installations
  • Represented Germany at the Venice Biennale in 2019