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Yekaterina

Quick answerYekaterina is the Russian form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is predominantly used in Russian Orthodox Christianity and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Saint Catherine of…

Greek · Girl · 5 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,238
TrendStable
Peak year2005
Syllables5
OriginGreek
LanguageRussian
CultureRussian
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters10
Numerology1 Chaldean 9
Global rank#916

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yekaterina

Yekaterina is the Russian form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is predominantly used in Russian Orthodox Christianity and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Saint Catherine of Alexandria and numerous Russian imperial family members such as Catherine the Great.

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Etymology

Yekaterina is the Russian form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterina (Αἰκατερίνα), which comes from the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name is predominantly used in Russian Orthodox Christianity and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Saint Catherine of Alexandria and numerous Russian imperial family members such as Catherine the Great.

Yekaterina currently ranks #15,238 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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