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Origin, Meaning And History of Katara

The name Katara is of Arabic origin and means ‘drop’ or ‘water droplet.’ Another interpretation of the name’s meaning in Arabic is ‘from Qatar.’ The name also has roots in ancient Greek. It is derived from the name Aikaterīnē, consisting of the word Katharós, meaning ‘pure,’ ‘clear,’ ‘Clean of dirt,’ ‘clean of shame or guilt,’ and ‘purified.’ The name is also linked to the ancient Greek Goddess Hekátē. She was associated with sorcery, entranceways, fire, light, the moon, magic, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, and witchcraft.

The name Katara is traditionally used as a girl’s name. Katara is a modern name that has become popular after its association with the animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra. In the series, Katara is a water bender. She possesses the capability to telekinetically control water and ice. The character is portrayed as a strong woman who uses everything in her power for the triumph of good over evil.

The name Katara can be pronounced Kuh-taa-ruh. The name has numerous variations across cultures and languages, including Kamara, Kotara, Tatar, Kadar, Kara, Kotar and Kawata. As the name is relatively rare and recently formed, it does not possess any popular pet names. Two names that can be taken from the series itself to refer to Katara are Kya and Kana.

The name finds mention in popular culture as well. Apart from Katara from the TV series Avatar and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, the name also features in a film adaptation of the series. She is also an important character to feature on merchandise such as trading cards, T-shirts, video games, and webcomics.