In the early
Christian era it became associated with Greek καθαρός (katharos) meaning "pure", and the Latin spelling was changed from
Katerina to
Katharina to reflect this.
Katherine comes from Katharos. Literally meaning “pure”.
Either how, it’s not like it matters anyway.
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