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Girl's nameOrigin: Greek, CzechMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Kateřina

Kateřina is the classic Czech form of the timeless name Katherine. It boasts rich cultural and historical roots across Central Europe and numerous variants in other languages. It is a graceful and traditional choice for parents seeking an elegant name with profound heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Kateřina
Hungarian:
Polish:
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 56 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2
Registry distribution ratio100 %

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is traditionally interpreted as "pure", although its original meaning remains uncertain.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Kateřina je česká podoba mena Katarína, ktoré vychádza z gréckeho osobného mena Aikaterinē (Αἰκατερίνη) nejasného pôvodu. V ranokresťanskom období sa meno ľudovou etymológiou spájalo s gréckym prídavným menom katharos vo význame „čistý“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Kateřina vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

KATERINA

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ř (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

25 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
25 November
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Obsahuje českú spoluhlásku ř, ktorá sa v spisovnej českej výslovnosti realizuje ako osobitná zdvihnutá alveolárna vibranta; nejde o jednoduchú skupinu hlások [rž]. Slovenskí hovoriaci ju môžu vyslovovať približne ako [rž].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Kateřina
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Kateřiny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Kateřine
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Kateřinu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Kateřina!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Kateřine
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Kateřinou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
KatkaKáťaKačenkaKačkaKatuškaKatinka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Kateřina
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Katka! Káťa! Kačenka!

Notable figures named Kateřina

21

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Kateřina I. Ruská
RU
1684 – 1727Historical Figure

The first Empress of Russia from 1725 to 1727

Kateřina Siniaková
CZ
born 1996Notable Figure

Czech tennis player

Kateřina Neumannová
CZ
born 1973Notable Figure

Czech cross country skier

Kateřina Nashová
CZ
born 1977Notable Figure

Czech skier and cyclist

Kateřina Konečná
CZ
born 1981Notable Figure

Czech politician

Kateřina Brožová
CZ
born 1968Notable Figure

Czech actress, singer and presenter

Kateřina Vaňková
CZ
born 1989Notable Figure

Czech tennis player

Kateřina Valachová
CZ
born 1976Notable Figure

Czech politician and lawyer

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Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Kateřina Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:K.S.without dots:KS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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