Natali is a Russian and Ukrainian form of Natalie. It derives from the Late Latin name Natalia, meaning "Christmas Day" from Latin natale domini. The name traces its roots to Saint Natalia, the wife of the 4th-century martyr Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, who is venerated in the Orthodox Church. This connection to Orthodox Christianity has made the name especially popular in Eastern Europe, where it spread in various forms such as Natalia, Nataliya, Natalja, and Natalya. Notable Bearers Little Natali (born 1988), Cypriot singer Natali (singer) (born 1974), Russian musical artist and TV presenter Natali Castillo (born 1988), Argentine singer Natali Dizdar (born 1984), Croatian pop singer Natali Morris (born 1978), American businessperson Natali Pronina (born 1987), Azerbaijani swimmer Natali Shaheen (born 1994), Palestinian football player Related Forms The name is also found in other cultures with variations such as Natasha in English, originating as a Russian diminutive, and Natàlia in Catalan. African American usage includes Natisha, while Belarusian has Natallia. Meaning: Christmas Day Origin: Latin, via Russian and Ukrainian Type: Given name Usage Regions: Russia, Ukraine, other Eastern European countries