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Kat

Girl Name day: November 25
Kat is a short form of Kathryn: on birth records it is written Kathryn (454,245 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kathryn page. Also a short form of Katrina, Kate, Karina.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Pure.
From Greek Aikaterine, reinterpreted through Greek 'katharos' (pure) — a folk-etymological link that fixed the meaning 'pure' onto the name.

Name day for Kat

November 25

Why this day? Kat is a short form of Kathryn, 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 Kathryn. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — pure, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Kat is rarely written as such: the Kats are Kathryns (454,245 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kathryn page. Kat is also a short form of Katrina, Kate, Karina.

Frequently asked questions about Kat

What does Kat mean?

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

When is Kat's name day?

November 25, together with Kathryn: 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 Kathryn.

Kat's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Kathryn96%
  2. Cheryll96%
  3. Lyndon96%
  4. Arnetta96%
  5. Randel96%
  6. Sherron96%
  7. Cardell96%
  8. Janetta96%
  9. Sharen96%
  10. Sheron96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Suzie42%
  6. Kitty42%
  7. Tony42%
  8. Deedee42%
  9. Marilyn42%
  10. Lolita42%

Love potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Nan96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Gaylon96%
  4. Mikeal96%
  5. Timmothy96%
  6. Janet96%
  7. Patrica96%
  8. Kathyrn96%
  9. Willam96%
  10. Georgene95%

Bottom 10

  1. Nena42%
  2. Roby42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Madonna42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Venus42%
  7. Tony42%
  8. Vernetta42%
  9. Cinda42%
  10. Mitzi42%

Professional potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Constance93%
  3. Connie93%
  4. Barton92%
  5. Lawerence90%
  6. Janise89%
  7. Betsy89%
  8. Lindell89%
  9. Eilene89%
  10. Vikki89%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Mikki42%
  3. Unknown42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Gay42%
  6. Deidre42%
  7. Georgette42%
  8. Dee42%
  9. Lenny43%
  10. Jimmy43%

Crush potential for Kat

Top 10

  1. Teressa91%
  2. Lorri91%
  3. Brad90%
  4. Janise89%
  5. Jacquelyne89%
  6. Luann89%
  7. Deeann89%
  8. Kathyrn89%
  9. Darlene89%
  10. Pamella89%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Zina44%
  4. Cyndi45%
  5. Micky45%
  6. Peri47%
  7. Edie47%
  8. Freddy47%
  9. Tommy47%
  10. Bonnie47%
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