Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, especially of English origin, derived from the name of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

“She was named after her great-grandmother, Katherine, a kind and gentle soul.”

2. noun

a variant of Catherine, used especially as a given name.

“The actress Katherine Heigl’s name is often misspelled as Catherine.”

3. proper noun

a surname, especially of English origin.

“Katherine is a common surname found in many English-speaking countries.”