Catarena is a variant of Katherine or Catarina, from Greek roots usually associated with purity.
Catarena is a rare variant of Katherine or Catarina, names ultimately tied to the Greek root associated with purity. It sits within the large European family of Catherine names, which have traveled across languages and centuries in many spellings.
What makes Catarena interesting is its softened, somewhat romantic shape. It feels less common than Katherine and less standard than Catarina, which gives it a slightly elaborate, antique elegance. The name carries the long prestige of its root while sounding uncommon enough to feel personal. Catarena seems suited to someone who wants a classical name with a more unusual cadence.