Екатери́на
Jekaterínafeminine
The English name Catherine can be translated into Russian as Екатери́на (Jekaterína). Wiktionary also lists Кэ́трин (Kɛ́trin) and Катри́н (Katrín).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Екатери́на | Jekaterína | feminine |
| Кэ́трин | Kɛ́trin | feminine, transliteration |
| Катри́н | Katrín | French, feminine |
| Катери́на | Katerína | feminine, rare |
Екатери́на is the Russian female given name corresponding to Catherine.
Which one should you use?
The name has several forms in Russian. Екатери́на is the standard form, while Катери́на is a rare variant. Кэ́трин is used as a transliteration of the English name, and Катри́н is the French version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Jekaterína
Did you know?
- The name Катюша is not just a nickname but also the title of a world-famous Soviet rocket launcher from World War II. This weapon was named after the affectionate version of Екатерина.
- In Russian, a person named Екатери́на is often called Ка́тя by friends and family. This diminutive is so common that you might not realize it refers to the same name.
- In traditional Russian naming, calling someone by the full Екатерина can sound overly formal or even stern. In a casual setting, using the full form instead of Катя might signal that the person is in trouble.
Examples in context
- Привет, Катя! Как дела?Hi, Katya! How are you?
- Катя, пойдём погулять в парк?Katya, let's go for a walk in the park?
- Спасибо за помощь, Катюша!Thanks for your help, Katyusha!
- Меня зовут Екатери́на.Menya zovut Ekaterína.My name is Catherine.
- Екатери́на сегодня пришла на работу.Ekaterína segodnya prishlá na rabótu.Catherine came to work today.
- Ты знаешь, где Екатери́на?Ty znáyesh', gde Ekaterína?Do you know where Catherine is?
Example conversation
Olga introduces her friend to Sergey.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, познакомься, это Екатери́на.Sergey, poznakom'sya, eto Ekaterina.Sergey, meet Catherine.
- Сергей SergeyПривет, Екатери́на! Очень приятно.Privet, Ekaterina! Ochen' priyatno.Hi, Catherine! Nice to meet you.
- Ольга OlgaОна моя коллега по работе.Ona moya kollega po rabote.She is my colleague from work.
- Сергей SergeyЗдорово! Добро пожаловать.Zdorovo! Dobro pozhalovat'.Great! Welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catherine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
