Ekaterini: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehk-aht-ehr-een-ee
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the ancient Greek word

Ekaterini, also known as Aikaterini, is a Greek feminine given name with a rich history. It is derived from the ancient Greek word “katharsis, ” meaning “to purge” or “to cleanse, ” and is also associated with the Greek Goddess Ekati. The name has been used since ancient times and is a Greek form of Ekaterini (a variant of Katherine). It has multiple nicknames and diminutives, such as Katia, and Rina. Ekaterini is a graceful and versatile name that has been significant in various cultural contexts.

Ekaterini Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ekaterini is currently #32998 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ekaterini is currently #19198 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ekaterini is currently #16222 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ekaterini is currently #9381 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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