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Name Origin

Katja is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, Finnish, and German-speaking countries. It is a diminutive form of Katarina, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.

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Famous People

Katja Herbers (1980-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in the HBO series 'Westworld' and the CBS drama 'Evil'.

Katja Riemann (1963-)

Actress

  • Award-winning German actress known for films like 'The Robbers' and 'Rosenstrasse'.