Katerina
Katerina is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Pure (traditional association)”.
| Meaning | Pure (traditional association) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Κατερίνα |
| Pronunciation | kah-teh-REE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Greece, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Bulgaria |
Meaning and origin of Katerina
Katerina is a Greek, Czech and Slavic form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. The name's origin is uncertain; the familiar meaning 'pure' comes from an early association with katharos, 'pure', which led to the spelling with th in Latin. Its spread is due to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a fourth-century martyr. In Greece it is very common, and Czech uses the form Kateřina.
Is Katerina a Christian name?
Katerina is an Orthodox and Catholic Christian name honouring Saint Catherine of Alexandria, whose monastery at Mount Sinai is one of the oldest in the world.
How popular is Katerina?
Very common in Greece and widely used in the Czech Republic and Slavic countries.
Gifts with the name Katerina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katerina mean?
Katerina means 'Pure (traditional association)'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Katerina a Christian name?
Katerina is an Orthodox and Catholic Christian name honouring Saint Catherine of Alexandria, whose monastery at Mount Sinai is one of the oldest in the world.
How do you pronounce Katerina?
Katerina is pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah.
Is Katerina a boy or girl name?
Katerina is usually a girl name.