Katja
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Katja
Katja is a diminutive form of Ekaterina, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which means "pure" from the root katharos.
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Etymology
Katja is a diminutive form of Ekaterina, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which means "pure" from the root katharos. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany, Russia, and other Northern European countries, with historical prominence in Orthodox Christian and Protestant traditions.
Katja currently ranks #16,086 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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