Female Name
Katya
ˈka.tʲə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
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Writing Systems
КатяRussianUkrainianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic65%
youthful65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange65%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Katya is a feminine given name, primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and North Macedonia. It is a Russian diminutive form of Yekaterina, which itself is a Russian variant of Katherine. The name is sometimes used independently in English-speaking countries and is spelled as Katja in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yekaterina
Evolution:
Katya evolved as a diminutive form of Yekaterina, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been adapted into various forms across different cultures and languages.
Source:
Russian