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Girl

Yekaterina

Russian form of Katherine.

Quick answer

Yekaterina is a girl name.

GenderGirl

Meaning and history

Russian form of Katherine. This name was adopted by the German princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst in 1744 shortly before she married the future Russian emperor Peter III. She later overthrew her husband and ruled as empress, known as Catherine the Great in English.

Notes and context

Usage: russian | Russian: Екатерина