ThinkabaraKatya: meaning and origin
Katya
“Pure; a form of Katherine”
About the name Katya
Katya is a girl’s name from the Slavic tradition. Its meaning is “pure; a form of Katherine”. Names from Russian, Polish, Czech and other Slavic languages — like Mila, Nadia, Vera and Milan.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Slavic names
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
- Vera 👧Faith; also Latin for true · Slavic
Sibling name ideas (Slavic, boys)
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Ivan 👦God is gracious; a form of John · Slavic
- Milan 👦Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
More girl names starting with K
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Keira 👧Little dark one · Irish
- Keisha 👧Favorite, alive · African American
- Kennedy 👧Helmeted chief; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Kiana 👧Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana · Hawaiian
- Kiara 👧Light, bright; a modern name with Italian and Irish echoes · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Katya mean?
Katya is a name of Slavic origin. It means: pure; a form of Katherine.
Is Katya a boy or girl name?
Katya is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Katya have?
Katya has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.