Kate

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kate means "pure" or "clear" and is associated with intelligence, creativity, and beauty.
Pronunciation
KAYT(English)
The name Kate is pronounced as KAY-t.
Popularity
The name Kate is popular in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, and has been listed among the top 100 names for baby girls in those countries.

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Kate Name meanings & History

The name Kate has different roots and origins throughout history. It could be derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means "pure". Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of the name Katherine, which means "pure" in Greek, and "blessed" in Latin. The name Kate means "pure" or "clear" and is associated with intelligence, creativity, and beauty. Short form of Katherine, often used independently. It is short for Katherina in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew (1593). It has been used in England since the Middle Ages. A famous bearer is the British actress Kate Winslet (1975-). Kate is a great name for baby girls, as it has a timeless quality and can be used in various contexts. It is often chosen by parents who want a name that is classic, simple, and elegant.

Zodiac Sign of Kate: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kate:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karate,Karma

A: Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive

T: Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Touchy,Testy,Tacky,Tireless,Truth

E: Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten

Kate is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Kate include Kate Middleton, Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson, Kate Beckinsale, and Kate Moss.

2.) KATE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A pet form of Katherine, Kate is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CATHERINE. (KATE)


3.) Kate (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Pure

Other Forms: Cate, Kaite


4.) Kate (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek, Irish) pure-hearted

Other Forms: Katie, Katy, Kay-Kay


5.) KATE (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A short form of Katherine (pure, unsullied) and its variants, Kate is also bestowed as an independent given name. See KATHERINE. Cait and Ceit are Gaelic forms. Pet: Katie. (KATE)


6.) KATE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of Katherine (pure, unsullied) and its variants, Kate is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. The name is borne by the shrewish woman in Shakespeare’s ever-popular play The Taming of the Shrew . (KATE)


7.) Kate (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) pure. (English) a short form of Katherine.

Other Forms: Kait, Kata, Katica, Katka, Kayt


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