Katya

The name Katya is derived from Russian origin, meaning ‘pure’. It comes from the names Katherine or Catherine, which are derived from the word 'yekaterina' meaning the same. There was a saint known as Aikaterine in Greek who was martyred in Alexandria. The meaning of Katya is seen as an indication of innocence and purity. It refers to a person who behaves in a morally good way. They are people who don’t have malice towards others. They also don’t commit treachery or any other evil deeds. These people have a pure heart and are hence reliable and also trustworthy. Even their beauty is pure and angel-like. This name was famously borne by Katya Jones who is a Russian dancer and a choreographer who won a competition show called ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2017. There are also many versions of this name such as Katherine, Catherine, Yekaterina and Aikaterine.