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Ekaterina

Girl · Greek · Long name

Meaning
Pure, clear, of the chaste

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
yeh-kah-tee-REE-nah
Origin
Greek

Russian form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos'.

Popularity
Common in Russia (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicRoyalInternational

Languages in use: Greek, Russian

Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe, United States

Alternate spellings

  • YekaterinaRussian

    Russian transliteration.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Catherine the Great

    1729–1796

    Empress of Russia, a leading enlightened monarch.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Russian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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