Katrina in Chinese
Katrina in Chinese is 卡特里娜 (Kǎ Tè Lǐ Nà).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- pure
The name traces back to Greek sources, where it is usually explained as "pure". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1895 and peaked in 1980. Names sharing the same root meaning include Katherine, Katie, Kaitlyn, Kathryn.
3 ways to write Katrina
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
卡特里娜
Kǎ Tè Lǐ Nà
The standard transliteration of Katrina: 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), 特 (tè, "special, particular"), 里 (lǐ, "village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 3-syllable English name is spread over 4 characters: 卡 kǎ + 特 tè + 里 lǐ + 娜 nà. The tone contour is 3-4-3-4 (dipping, falling, dipping, falling).
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 特
tè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
special, particular
- 里
lǐ
Tone 3 · 7 strokes (simplified)
village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
素馨
Sù Xīn
Inspired by "pure": 素 (sù, "plain, simple, pure") + 馨 (xīn, "fragrance; lasting fame"), expressing purity and clarity.
Why these characters?
素 (plain, simple, pure) answers the "pure" in Katrina's meaning, and 馨 (fragrance; lasting fame) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
30 strokes total (simplified)- 素
sù
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
plain, simple, pure
- 馨
xīn
Tone 1 · 20 strokes (simplified)
fragrance; lasting fame
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
卡素
Kǎ Sù
卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')") + 素 (sù, "plain, simple, pure"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 卡 (kǎ), the same opening character as the transliteration 卡特里娜, for the "ka" sound, and replaces the rest with 素 ("plain, simple, pure") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 素
sù
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
plain, simple, pure
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 100,464 girls named Katrina since 1895, with the high point in 1980 (3,398 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #127 to #1227 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1895
- Total since 1880
- 100,464
More About Katrina in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Katrina offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Katrina, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Katherine in Chinese, Katie in Chinese, Kaitlyn in Chinese, Kathryn in Chinese, Katelyn in Chinese, Catherine in Chinese, Caitlin in Chinese, Karen in Chinese, Kathleen in Chinese, Kaitlin in Chinese, Kate in Chinese, and Caitlyn in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Katherine in Chinese, Katie in Chinese, and Kaitlyn in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Kathryn in Chinese, Katelyn in Chinese, Catherine in Chinese, Caitlin in Chinese, and Karen in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Katrina, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Katrina to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Katrina in Chinese characters?
卡特里娜 (Kǎ Tè Lǐ Nà), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Does Katrina change in traditional Chinese?
No. 卡特里娜 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.
How popular is the name Katrina?
US Social Security records show 100,464 girls named Katrina since 1895, with the high point in 1980 (3,398 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #127 to #1227 among girls.
Related names and spelling variants
Caitlin
凯特琳
Irish/Greek
Caitlyn
凯特琳
Irish/Greek
Carly
卡莉
Germanic
Catherine
凯瑟琳
Greek
Daniela
丹妮拉
Hebrew
Joanna
乔安娜
Hebrew
Kaitlin
凯特琳
Irish/Greek
Kaitlyn
凯特琳
Irish/Greek
Karen
凯伦
Danish/Greek
Kate
凯特
Greek
Katelyn
凯特琳
Irish/Greek
Katherine
凯瑟琳
Greek
Kathleen
凯思琳
Irish/Greek
Kathryn
凯瑟琳
Greek
Katie
凯蒂
Greek
Mckenzie
麦肯齐
Scottish
Nancy
南希
Hebrew
Natalia
娜塔莉娅
Latin
Rebekah
丽贝卡
Hebrew
Sandra
桑德拉
Greek