Type Region & Political Subdivision
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Catalan Catalunya, of uncertain meaning, possibly from Latin castellum "castle" or Gauthia Launia "land of the Goths". This is the name of a region in eastern Spain.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesCatalunya(Catalan) Catalogne(French) Catalogna(Italian) Cataluña(Spanish)
Entry updated December 14, 2019