Αικατερίνη
Aikateríni/e.ka.teˈri.ni/
Katherine in Greek is Αικατερίνη (Aikateríni).
Αικατερίνη is a female given name.
Which one should you use?
While Αικατερίνη is the standard form of the name, Καίτη serves as an informal way to say Katherine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /e.ka.teˈri.ni/. The word has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- People named Αικατερίνη may celebrate their 'name day' on November 25, a tradition in Greece that is often as important as a birthday.
- Because of its length, Αικατερίνη is frequently shortened in casual Greek speech to just Ρίνα, taking the sound from the end of the name.
- The name Αικατερίνη is traditionally associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who is the patron saint of philosophers and students in Greece.
Examples in context
- Ξέρεις πού είναι η Καίτη;Do you know where Katherine is?
- Ναι, είναι στο καφενείο.Yes, she's at the café.
- Ο γιός μου πήγε να δει την Αικατερίνη για πρώτη φορά σήμερα.My son went to meet Katherine for the first time today.
- Η Αικατερίνη είναι πολύ καλή φίλη μου.I Aikaterini einai poly kali fili mou.Katherine is a very good friend of mine.
- Η Αικατερίνη δουλεύει στο κέντρο της πόλης.I Aikaterini doulei sto kentro tis polis.Katherine works in the city center.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is introducing her daughter to Kostas.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτή είναι η κόρη μου, η Αικατερίνη.Afti einai i kori mou, i Aikaterini.This is my daughter, Katherine.
- Κώστας KostasΧαίρομαι πολύ για τη γνωριμία.Charomai poly gia ti gnorimia.I am very glad to meet you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΗ Αικατερίνη σπουδάζει ιατρική.I Aikaterini spoudazei iatriki.Katherine is studying medicine.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ ενδιαφέρον!Einai poly endiaferon!That is very interesting!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Αικατερίνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
