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The first name Catrina has its origins in the Latin name "Catherine," which is derived from the Greek "Aikaterine," believed to mean "pure." This name has historical roots in various regions, particularly in Europe, where it gained popularity in the Middle Ages, largely due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The name Catrina is often associated with characteristics of purity and strength, reflecting the virtues attributed to its early bearers, including those in religious and noble contexts. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, such as "Catrin" in Welsh, "Caterina" in Italian, and "Katherine" in English, each with slight differences in spelling and pronunciation but retaining the core meaning. In some Spanish-speaking countries, "Catrina" has also come to symbolize a figure associated with the Day of the Dead, representing a playful acknowledgment of death and the afterlife, further enriching the name's cultural significance.