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Origin: Russian

Meaning: Pure, clean, clear

Give baby a moniker that has weaved through nations and transformed into Katiuska, a name typically given to girls. Katiuska is the Spanish version of Katyusha, a diminutive of the Russian name Yekaterina, which is a variant of Katherine. Katherine is the anglicized version of the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη. Although its etymology is debated, it is thought to derive from the term καθαρός, which translates to “pure,” “clean,” and “clear.” The name first appeared in the Spanish opera Katiuska, la mujer rusa, translating to “Katiuska, the Russian woman” in 1931. With a name like Katiuska, baby could have many different nicknames, such as Kate, Kathy, and Katie. Whatever version you choose, baby will know pure, unconditional love was behind the decision.