Female Name
Katja
ˈkat.ja
ˈkɑt.jaː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Fairy Tail characters
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
German Animal Crossing characters
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest
The Walking Dead game characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic65%
youthful80%
natural80%
wholesome65%
strong80%
refined65%
strange100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Katja is a feminine given name, primarily used in Germany, the Netherlands, Flanders, and Scandinavia. It is a pet form of Katherine, which itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name Katja carries connotations of purity and has been popular in various European cultures due to its simplicity and elegance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katya
Evolution:
Katya evolved into Katja as it spread across different European languages, adapting to local phonetic and spelling conventions.
Source:
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, through the Russian diminutive Katya.