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Kat

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: November 25
Origin: Greek, Scandinavian, Latin. Meaning: Pure.
Latinized elaboration of Karin, Scandinavian form contracted from Katarina, connecting with the ancient Greek 'Aikaterine'.

Name day for Kat

November 25

Why this day? Kat is a short form of Karina, and shares its name day.

Kat is celebrated in France and Brazil on April 29; the United States and Argentina on November 25.

The story of the name Kat

Kat is a short form of Karina. It keeps its origin (Greek, Scandinavian, Latin) and meaning — pure, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Kat is rarely written as such: the Kats are Karinas (166,829 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Karina page. Kat is also a short form of Katia, Katerina, Katya.

Frequently asked questions about Kat

What does Kat mean?

Kat is a short form of Karina, which means pure.

When is Kat's name day?

November 25, together with Karina: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kat a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Karina.

Kat's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

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