Kate

Kate Meaning & Origin

About Kate
The name Kate is a diminutive form of Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." As a result, the name Kate is often associated with purity, innocence, and clarity. It has been a popular name throughout history and is used in various cultures around the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kate are female.

Kate Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/keɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kate in Braille

Here's how to represent Kate in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kate in braille

How to Spell the Name Kate in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kate in sign language

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