Kateryna’s (Catherine’s) name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 24 November; under the old style it is 7 December. The day honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a wise and educated young woman who did not renounce her faith. Below are short name day wishes for Kateryna, wishes in your own words, messages for a friend, mom, sister or colleague, and poems.

More name day greetings: name day wishes; by name — Olha’s name day and Tetiana’s name day.

Four steps to a lovely name day greeting for Kateryna

Short name day wishes for Kateryna

Katia, happy name day! May your guardian angel always be by your side.
Happy name day, Kateryna! Wisdom, love and light in every day.
Katia, happy angel day! May all your dreams come true, even the most secret ones.
Happy name day, Kateryna! Health, warmth and happy moments.

Wishes in your own words

The warmest words are the ones written just for her. Think of her qualities — wisdom, kindness, sense of humour — and wish her what she dreams of. For example: “Katia, happy name day! You always find the right words for everyone, so may the best words reach you today. May Saint Catherine protect you and give you wisdom in every decision.”

For a friend

Katia, happy name day! Thank you for being in my life. May you always have loyal people around and plenty of laughter and adventures.
Happy angel day, my friend! Stay as bright, brave and happy as you are.
Katia, congratulations! May you get as much joy as you give to others.

For mom, sister or your love

Mom, happy name day! You are the dearest Kateryna in the world. Health, peace and many happy years.
Sis, happy name day! May your guardian angel protect you at every step.
My dear Katia, happy name day! You are my inspiration and my wisdom.

For a colleague

Kateryna, happy name day! Thank you for your professionalism and kind words. Success and inspiration.
Happy name day, Kateryna! May work bring you joy and home always feel cosy.

Name day poems for Kateryna

Happy name day, Katia dear!
May your path be bright and clear,
May your angel spread its wings
And protect from harmful things!

Saint Catherine, wise and bright,
Be with you by day and night.
May your life bloom like a garden fair
With love and joy beyond compare!

About the feast

Saint Catherine of Alexandria lived in Egypt in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. She was an educated daughter of a noble family and died a martyr for her faith. In Ukraine she was considered the patroness of young women: on the eve of her feast, girls told fortunes about their future husbands.

Flowers for Kateryna

Tender peony spray roses or a pastel bouquet suit a name day perfectly. You can add a sweet gift — macarons.

More options in our peony roses and flowers for a woman sections.

Macaroon surprise — Flowers with macarons — a sweet name day surprise

FAQ

When is Kateryna’s name day?

Under the new church calendar — on 24 November; under the old style — on 7 December.

Who was Saint Catherine?

Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria, an educated Christian woman from Alexandria who died for her faith in the early 4th century.

What to give Kateryna on her name day?

A bouquet of tender roses, sweets, a book or a piece of jewellery with a personal touch.

A summer name day: Nataliia’s name day (26 August).

Another summer name day: Mariia’s name day (22 July).

January name days for women: Nina name day wishes (14 January).

December name days: Varvara name day wishes (4 December).

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

Kateryna Name Day Wishes