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Yekaterina

About the Name

The name Yekaterina sparks curiosity due to its unique sound and special meaning. Many people seek to better understand the origin, meaning, and history of names, whether to name a baby, create a character, or simply out of cultural interest. On this site, we gather complete information about the name Yekaterina, including its etymology, possible variations in other languages, gender, usage in different cultures, and, when possible, famous people who bear it.

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Name Origin and History

RUSSO

Name Meaning

KATHERINE’S RUSSIAN FORM. THIS NAME WAS ADOPTED BY GERMAN PRINCESS SOPHIE DE ANHALT-SEZERBST IN 1744, JUST BEFORE MARRYING THE FUTURE RUSSIAN EMPEROR PETER III. SHE LATER KNOCKED HER HUSBAND DOWN AND RULED AS AN EMPRESS, KNOWN AS CATHERINE, THE GREAT, IN ENGLISH.

Name Numerology

According to numerology, the lucky number of the name Yekaterina is 1, associated with leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

This number was obtained by adding the numerical values of each letter in the name (46) and reducing it to a single digit.

Name Gender

Female

Famous People

  • Yekaterina Guseva (Personality) - Екатерина усева Yekaterina Guseva Kino Teatr in Russian April 25, 2025 Consulted on May 21, 2025
  • Yekaterina Budanova (Personality) - Yekaterina Vasylievna Budanova екатерина zers васиulations буаноcher also known as Katya Budanova катя буаноcher Konoplanka December 6, 1916
  • Yekaterina Ryabova (Actor) - Wwii bomber navigator and heroine of the Soviet union 19211974
  • Yekaterina Chemberdzhi (Actor) - Russian Composer Pianist and Music Educator 1960

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