Katerina
Meaning of Katerina
Katerina is a beautiful and timeless name of Greek origin, meaning "pure." Pronounced as kah-teh-REE-nah in Greek and commonly as kuh-tuh-REE-nuh in English, this name carries an air of elegance and sophistication. It shares its roots with variations like Catherine and Katrina, each offering a unique twist on the classic name. Katerina has been a consistent yet somewhat rare choice for baby girls in the United States over the years. Its popularity peaked in 1998 when it was ranked 822nd, but it has since seen a gradual decline, placing at 1527th in 2023. Despite its varying ranks, Katerina remains an enduring favorite for parents seeking a name that combines cultural richness with a touch of grace.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as kah-teh-REE-nah (/kaˈterina/)
British English
- Pronunced as kuh-tuh-REE-nuh (/kəˈtɐrɪnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as kuh-tuh-REE-nuh (/kəˈtɑrɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Katerina
| Katerina Stikoudi - Aikaterini "Katerina" Stikoudi is a multi-talented Greek personality known for her career in singing, acting, modeling, and as a former champion swimmer and beauty pageant titleholder. |
| Katerina Stefanidi is a Greek pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and has achieved numerous other accolades in international competitions. |
| Katerina Harvati is a Greek paleoanthropologist and expert in human evolution, serving as the director of the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen. |
| Katerina Vladimirovna Gordeeva is a Russian journalist, documentary writer, and author known for her work with Russia's NTV Documentary films and for directing and releasing several documentaries covering various topics. |
| Katerina Zakchaiou is a prominent Cypriot professional volleyball player, representing the Cyprus women's national volleyball team and playing for the Italian club Pro Victoria Monza. |
| Katerina Batzeli - Aikaterini Batzeli is a Greek politician who has served as a Member of Parliament in Greece and as a former Member of the European Parliament, known for her role as the Minister for Rural Development and Food. |
| Katerina Michalopoulou won the "Greek Woman 1991" title and was the 1st runner-up in the 1991 Miss Europe beauty pageant. |
| Kateřina Siniaková is a Czech professional tennis player and former world No. 1 in doubles. |
| Kateřina Neumannová is a Czech retired cross-country skier who won an Olympic gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics and competed at six Olympics. |
| Kateřina Emmons, née Kůrková, is a Czech sport shooter who has won three Olympic medals, including a gold and a silver in the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
| Kateřina Sokolová is a Czech fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Czech Republic 2007 and participated in Miss World 2007. |
| Katerina Chalepa-Katsatou was a prominent Greek sculptor from a distinguished family of artists. |
| Kateřina Böhmová, also known as Kateřina Klapková, is a Czech former professional tennis player and the daughter of former Czechoslovak tennis player Kateřina Böhmová-Skronská. |
| Kateřina Mrázová is a retired Czech competitive ice dancer who achieved multiple Czech national championships and placed in the top 10 at the Winter Olympics. |
| Kateřina Valachová is a Czech politician and lawyer who served as Minister of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic and was a member of the Chamber of Deputies. |
