At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (Katerina) with Russian patronymic (Ivanovna)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kat-uh-REE-nuh ee-VAHN-uv-nuh
Katerina Ivanovna is a Greek (Katerina) with Russian patronymic (Ivanovna) girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Russian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Underrated.
Meaning & Origin of Katerina Ivanovna
Origin: Greek (Katerina) with Russian patronymic (Ivanovna).
A common claim: Katerina/Catherine means 'pure'. Actually: This 'pure' meaning comes from a later reinterpretation linking the name to Greek katharos; the name's actual ancient root is uncertain and may predate that association.
How to Pronounce Katerina Ivanovna
kat-uh-REE-nuh ee-VAHN-uv-nuhIPA /ˌkætəˈriːnə ɪˈvɑːnəvnə/
Popularity of Katerina Ivanovna
Katerina Ivanovna doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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