Cataleya

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cataleya is derived from the Greek word 'katállo' which means 'to destroy'. In Spanish, it is known to be a type of orchid flower.
Popularity
Cataleya is not a very common name and therefore is ranked lower in popularity. It has not yet made it onto the top 1000 baby names list in the United States.

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Cataleya Name meanings & History

The name Cataleya is derived from the Greek word 'katállo' which means 'to destroy'. In Spanish, it is known to be a type of orchid flower. Variant of cattleya, a genus of orchids native to Central and South America, which were named for the British horticulturist William Cattley. This name was popularized by the main character from the movie Colombiana (2011). The name Cataleya is commonly used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Cataleya: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cataleya:

C: Curious,Chatty,Copycat,Cute,Choice,Clever,Candid

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Ambitious

T: Truth,Testy,Tacky,Talkative,Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas

L: Luscious,Liaison,Lover,Legal,Languid,Lazy,Lovely

E: Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Cataleya is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Cataleya Restrepo is the name of the main character in the movie "Colombiana" played by actress Zoe Saldana.

2.) Cataleya (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Genus of orchids

Other Forms: Katalaya, Cattleya


3.) Cataleya (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Cattleya. Botany: Cattleya is a genus of orchid that grows in Colombia.


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