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in reply to a message by lac
Katateino (κατατείνω) means tend, seek, aim, go towards. Ι doubt Katherine derives from katateino, the Hekate -> Hekaterine -> Aikaterine -> Katerina -> Katharina -> Katherine explanation seems more plausible to me. I guess it could also be influenced by other names/words but I've never heard the katateino theory before.
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Thanks for the info. So you don't believe aikia plays a role in Aikaterine either?
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You're welcome!
Maybe it influenced the spelling (from Hekaterine to Aikaterine) but I'm not sure.
Maybe it influenced the spelling (from Hekaterine to Aikaterine) but I'm not sure.
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