Where does “kataari” come from?

kataari (Finnish) comes from Swedish katar, from Medieval Latin Cathari, from Ancient Greek καθαρός — clean, clear, pure.

kataari (Finnish): Cathar follower of Catharism

Definitions

  1. Cathar follower of Catharism

Ancestry of “kataari”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Swedishkatar—
2Medieval LatinCatharithe Pure
3Ancient Greekκαθαρόςclean, clear, pure
Every word from Ancient Greek καθαρός →Every word from Medieval Latin Cathari →Every word from Swedish katar →