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Yekaterina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Yekaterina

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The baby name Yekaterina is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: /jɛkətʲɪˈrʲinə/; English approximation: /ˌjɛkəˈtɛrɪnə/.

Yekaterina is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: Russian: /jɛkətʲɪˈrʲinə/; English approximation: /ˌjɛkəˈtɛrɪnə/

What is the meaning of the name Yekaterina ?

The baby name Yekaterina is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: /jɛkətʲɪˈrʲinə/; English approximation: /ˌjɛkəˈtɛrɪnə/.

Yekaterina is Russian in Origin.

Yekaterina is the standard transliteration of Russian Екатерина, the East Slavic form of the pan-European Catherine/Katherine, going back to Greek Aikaterine/Ekaterine (Αικατερίνη/Εκατερίνη). The etymology is debated: medieval folk tradition linked it to Greek katharos “pure,” while some scholars see a connection to the goddess Hekate. In contemporary naming, it is usually interpreted as “pure.”

The name spread widely through the cult of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and, in the Slavic world, through Orthodox usage. In Russia it acquired dynastic prestige with Empress Yekaterina II (Catherine the Great) and other noble bearers, sustaining long, cyclical popularity. Variants and cognates include Ekaterina (common transliteration), Jekaterina (Baltic/Slavic), Kateryna (Ukrainian), Katsyaryna (Belarusian), Ekaterini/Ekaterina (Greek/Balkan), and international Catherine, Katherine, Katarina, Katerina, Katrina, Karen/Karin. Russian diminutives and affectionate forms: Katya/Katia, Katyusha, Katenka, Katinka, and colloquial Katka.

Yekaterina has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Yekaterina

Yekaterina Guseva Actor · Born 1976 · Russia Yekaterina Guseva is a Russian actress and singer best known for her role in the hit 2002 TV series Brigada. A Meritorious Artist of Russia, she has worked across film, theater, and television. Yekaterina Rednikova Actor · Born 1973 · Russia Yekaterina Rednikova is a Russian theatre and film actress best known for her roles in The Thief and The Man of No Return. Born on May 17, 1973, she has built a respected career in both stage and screen acting. Yekaterina Gradova Actor · Born 1946 · Russia Yekaterina Gradova was a Russian actress best known for her roles in the Soviet classics Seventeen Moments of Spring and The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed. She appeared in film and television and was remembered as a notable screen presence in Soviet cinema.

Yekaterina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM 0 #4 1 66
TM Girls 0 #34 2 574
AZ 0 #43 1 706
KZ 0 #62 30 1,452
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
EE Girls 0 #137 6 1,888
KZ Girls 0 #140 295 5,862
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
RU Girls 0 #372 130 11,913
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #589 9 20,968
IL Girls 0 #606 12 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
United States Girls 2022 #898 6 8,739
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415

Yekaterina is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AZ
BG
BO

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People also ask about Yekaterina

Yekaterina is predominantly a girl's name.
Yekaterina is a 5 syllable name, pronounced Russian: /jɛkətʲɪˈrʲinə/; English approximation: /ˌjɛkəˈtɛrɪnə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ekaterina, Yekaterina, Katerina, Katya, Katia and Katja.
Across languages, Yekaterina has these equivalents: Catherine (English/French), Katherine (English), Katharina (German), Caterina (Italian), Katarzyna (Polish), and 4 more.
Somewhat — Yekaterina ranked #898 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yekaterina's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #927 in 2014 to #898 in 2022 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Yekaterina are in our database, including Yekaterina Guseva (Actor), Yekaterina Rednikova (Actor), Yekaterina Gradova (Actor).