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Katya

Katya (name) means a female given name of Russian or Ukrainian origin, roughly equivalent to Kate. Example: “Katya grew up in Kyiv before moving to London.”

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A female given name of Russian or Ukrainian origin, roughly equivalent to Kate.

"Katya grew up in Kyiv before moving to London."

How to use Katya

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Russian and Ukrainian equivalent of Kate, short for Yekaterina.

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Etymology

A diminutive of Yekaterina/Kateryna, the Russian and Ukrainian forms of Catherine.

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for Katya

ya WYA MYA aya saya Maya kuya raya heya hiya kaya Jaya

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Katya” mean?

The word “Katya” means a female given name of Russian or Ukrainian origin, roughly equivalent to Kate. In plain terms, the Russian and Ukrainian equivalent of Kate, short for Yekaterina.

How do you use “Katya” in a sentence?

Here is “Katya” used in a sentence: “Katya grew up in Kyiv before moving to London.”

What part of speech is “Katya”?

“Katya” is a name.

Where does the word “Katya” come from?

The word “Katya” comes from Russian. A diminutive of Yekaterina/Kateryna, the Russian and Ukrainian forms of Catherine.

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