What does the name Kate mean?

The first name Kate means “pure”.

Is Kate a girls' or boys' name?

Kate is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Kate is a fairly common first name.

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“pure”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 52 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Kate Winslet Kate Hudson Kate Mara Kate Chopin Kate Walsh Kate Sheppard Kate Capshaw Kate Mulgrew Kate McKinnon Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate is a feminine first name meaning “pure”, with roots in Greek. The name has 1 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Kate mean?: The first name Kate means “pure”.
Where does the name Kate come from?: Kate has its roots in Greek.
Is Kate a girls' or boys' name?: Kate is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Kate?: Kate is a fairly common first name.

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