feminine Kathleen

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
HEKÁTĒ > KÁTHAROS > Aikaterī́nē
Meaning:*
This name comes from the ancient Greek “Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη),” which comes from “katharós (καθαρός),” meaning “clean, clear, pure.” In turn, the name means “pure, clear of dirt, clean of shame or guilt, purified.” The name is linked to “Hekátē (Ἑκάτη),” an ancient goddess who is most often shown with two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form. Hekate is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, fire, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery. All the names related to this root are popular in historically Christian countries; in fact, Catherine was the name of one of the first Christian saints. According to tradition, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th-century at the pagan emperor Maxentius’s hands.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #985


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #3271

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

Green is the main heart chakra color. It is the color of healing, balance, tranquility, and serenity. Green brings wholeness to our lives and it is the color most frequently found in nature. Learn more about this color and discover its meaning.

Color meaning: Green

The color green is the color of balance and harmony. From a color psychology perspective, it is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. From a meaning of colors perspective, green is also the color of growth, the color of spring, of renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way.

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Notable People and Personalities

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Kathleen Battle, American Soprano
Kathleen Best, Director Of The Women's Royal Australian Army Corps
Kathleen Blanco, Former Governor Of Louisiana
Kathleen Brown, Californian Politician
Kathleen Edwards, Canadian Singer-songwriter
Kathleen Emperatriz Deluna, Dominican-american R&b Singer
Kathleen Ferrier, British Contralto
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, American Professor Of Communications
Kathleen Hanna, American Musician
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lieutenant Governor Of Maryland
Kathleen Kenyon, British Archaeologist
Kathleen Lonsdale, British Crystallographer
Kathleen Lynch, Irish Politician
Kathleen Merrigan, Deputy Secretary Of Agriculture Of The United States
Kathleen O'meara, Irish Politician
Kathleen Ollerenshaw, British Mathematician And Politician
Kathleen Quinlan (born 1954) American Actress
Kathleen Raine, British Poetess
Kathleen Sebelius, United States Secretary Of Health And Human Services
Kathleen Smet, Belgian Triathlete
Kathleen Soliah, Member Of The Symbionese Liberation Army
Kathleen Turner (born 1954) American Actress
Kathleen Winsor, American Author
Kathleen Wynne, Canadian Politician