Katherine

//ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn// name

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  1. 1
    A female given name from Ancient Greek, a popular spelling variant of Catherine.

    "SAVAGE (HENRY) - - - His aim was to appear great in little things, and the gravity with which he discusses the origin, derivation, &c of the name Katherine, whether it should be spelt with a K or a C, at which time the letter k was introduced, and the double l in Balliol, is truly wonderful. - - - By his wife, Lady Mary Sandys, he left issue Henry, Edwin, John, Katherine, and Thomas"

  2. 2
    A town and local government area (the Town of Katherine) in the Northern Territory, Australia.
  3. 3
    A river in the Northern Territory, which gave its name to the town.
  4. 4
    A census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States.

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catherine greatcatherine of aragon

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"Fifty-four years ago, Katherine Johnson did the behind-the-scenes math to put a man in orbit. Today, almost 60 women have blasted into space themselves."

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