katna

Katna is a term found in several South Asian languages, especially Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali. As a verb, katna means to cut, chop, or sever; the infinitive is commonly transliterated as kaṭnā, and related forms appear in everyday speech to describe acts of cutting, removing, or separating. In addition to its verbal use, katna can appear in various expressions and phrases that center on the idea of cutting or division.

Katna is also used as a place name in parts of the Indian subcontinent. Various villages and localities bear the name Katna, reflecting regional naming traditions. The toponymic use is generally independent of the verb’s modern meanings and may derive from historical occupations, geography, or local linguistic development.

Because of its presence across multiple languages and regions, katna serves both as a common lexical item and as a proper noun in geographic contexts. Its interpretation depends on linguistic, historical, and regional factors, and contexts can range from everyday language to specific place names.