Cathay
Cathay Name meanings & History
Cathay is originally the old name for China, but it's also a female given name. The meaning of Cathay is not clear, but it's believed to be derived from the name Khitan, an ancient nomadic people of northern China. Derived from the Mongolian word khitan via its variant form cat(h)ai - the meaning is uncertain, but it refers to the Khitan people. Cathay is the anglicized form of cat(h)ai, and was the archaic name for China. There is also an other possible etymology for this name, which is completely different than the aforementioned and only applies to female bearers of this name living in an English-speaking country: in their case, Cathay may be a variant of Cathy. Cathay is used as a girl's name.
Zodiac Sign of Cathay: Curious Gemini
Synonyms of Cathay:
C: Candid,Choice,Clever,Copycat,Curious,Chatty,Cute
A: Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Angry
T: Tacky,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Tireless,Touchy,Doubting Thomas
H: Heart's Desire,Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing
Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving
Cathay is:- a Devious name
- a Formal name
- a Natural name
- a Youthful name
Related Names to Cathay
Cate, Cathy, Katie, Kate
