Find out how popular the first name Katherene has been for the last 29 years (from 1976 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Katherene by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Katherene is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Katherene.

The history of the first name Katherene

The name Katherene is an English variation of the Greek name Katherine, which itself is derived from the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. This name has its roots in the Greek words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "kathara" meaning "blameless." The name was particularly popular among early Christian communities in the eastern Mediterranean region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Katherene can be found in the medieval hagiographic texts detailing the life and martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century Christian saint. According to legend, she was a highly educated young woman who converted to Christianity and was eventually executed for her beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maxentius.

The first recorded example of the spelling "Katherene" dates back to the 13th century in England. During this time, the name was often associated with nobility and royalty. One notable figure was Katherene of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England, who was born in 1485 and died in 1536.

In the 16th century, the name Katherene gained further prominence with the birth of Katherene Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. She was a highly educated and influential figure in the English court, and played a significant role in the English Reformation. Katherene Parr was born in 1512 and died in 1548.

Another famous Katherene in history was Katherene of Valois, the daughter of King Charles VI of France and wife of King Henry V of England. She was born in 1401 and died in 1437. Her marriage to Henry V helped to temporarily resolve the long-standing conflict between England and France during the Hundred Years' War.

In the realm of literature, the name Katherene is associated with the character Katherene Minola from William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew." This strong-willed and sharp-tongued character has become an iconic figure in literary history, representing the challenges faced by women in asserting their independence and agency during the Elizabethan era.

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