The spelling of the word "Kathi" is quite unique and is pronounced as /kæθi/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The "K" is pronounced as the letter "k", while the "a" sound is represented by "æ" phonetically. The following "th" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the back of the upper teeth, behind the upper front teeth. The last sound in the word "i" is pronounced as "ee". Combined, it results in a distinct pronunciation of "Kathi" as /kæθi/.
The word "Kathi" is derived from the Sanskrit name "Kathita", which means "told" or "recited". In Sanskrit, "Katha" refers to a story or a narrative. Over time, the name "Kathi" emerged as a given name in various cultures and regions. It has been used as a feminine name in places like India and Nepal and as a masculine name in Western countries, particularly as a short form of names like Katherine or Kathleen.