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Katherine

American  
[kath-er-in, kath-rin] / ˈkæθ ər ɪn, ˈkæθ rɪn /
Also Katharine,

noun

  1. a female given name: from the Greek word meaning “pure.”


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Judge Katherine Polk Failla, an Obama appointee, issued the temporary restraining order the day after hearing oral argument.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

A retired senior counsel for Exxon Mobil, Rosenthal, 58 years old, had mused for years with her older sister Katherine about assembling the family’s many branches and offshoots for a reunion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

“The Pitt” doubled that haul in one season, with Wyle’s lead and Katherine LaNasa’s supporting wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Blanchett has won two Oscars in her storied career - first for her portrayal of Katherine Hepburn in The Aviator and then for her role in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The argument about Katherine going or not going had raged through the house for three days.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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