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Origin: Russian

Meaning: Pure; Innocent

Teach baby to go into the world with pure and true intentions with the name Yekatertina. A Russian version of the popular Greek-rooted name Katherine, Yekaterina means “pure” or “innocent.” Offering a twist on the traditional, this name would also work well to pay homage to baby’s heritage. Some famous namesakes who you might know include Olympic gymnast Yekaterina Lobaznyuk, actress Yekaterina Konstantinovna Guseva, and most famously, Empress Yekaterina Alexeevna—also known as Catherine the Great.