Ekaterina

Ekaterina meaning and name origin

Ekaterina \e-kateri-na, ek(a)-te-rina\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Ekaterina is "pure". Slavic variant of Catherine. Also possibly from Hecate, the name of the Greek goddess of magic. Also possibly derived from the Greek word "katateinô" meaning "torture". Saint Aiketerine of Alexandria was born a pagan but died a Christian martyr. Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.

Ekaterina has 1 variant form: Yekaterina.

For more information, see also the related name Katherine.

A baby name that sounds like Ekaterina is Yekaterin.

View a list of the 4 names that reference Ekaterina.

Popularity of Ekaterina

Ekaterina is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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