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Kateryna

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Pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah /ˌkɑ.tɛˈri.nə/Medium

Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure; clear'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kateryna is the Ukrainian Katherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-teh-REE-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningThe Ukrainian form of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure; clear'

U.S. rank (2025)#9773 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kateryna is the Ukrainian form of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure; clear' (a poem by Taras Shevchenko). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-teh-REE-nah'; nicknames Katya, Kate).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian families. Rare, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Katherine comes from Greek katharos, 'pure; clear' — Kateryna is the Ukrainian form, lyrical and classic (said 'kah-teh-REE-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Katherine — Ukrainian form

Variations

KaterinaKatarzynaYekaterina

Nicknames

KatyaKate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kateryna mean?

Kateryna is the Ukrainian form of Katherine — Greek 'pure; clear'.

How do you pronounce Kateryna?

It's said kah-teh-REE-nah /ˌkɑ.tɛˈri.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kateryna a boy or girl name?

Kateryna is a girl's name.

How popular is Kateryna?

Kateryna is a rare name in the U.S.