Kaja (name)

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Kaja or Kája is a given name and surname. Kaja is regarded as a Polish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Karolina, a derivative of Karl .[1] Kája is a Czech unisex given name that is a diminutive form of Karolína, Karla and Karel, also derivatives of Karl.[2]

Kaja also has other root name derivations. Kaja is a Slovene feminine given name that is a short form of Kajetana, Karla and Katarina, names deriving from Caietanus (Cajetan), Karl and Aikaterine, respectively.[3] It is also a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Katherina, Karen and Katrine as well as an alternate form of Kaia, all derived from Aikaterine.[4] In Estonian, Kaja is a form of Katarina,[5] but it also means "echo".[6] Notable people referred to by this name include the following:

Given name[]

  • Kaja Draksler (born 1987), Slovenian pianist and composer
  • Kaja Eržen (born 1994), Slovenian football player
  • Kaja Foglio (born 1970), American writer, artist, and publisher
  • Kaja Grobelna (born 1995), Belgian volleyball player of Polish origin
  • Kaja Gunnufsen (born 1989), Norwegian singer and songwriter
  • Kaja Jerina (born 1992), Slovenian football player
  • Kaja Kajzer (born 2000), Slovenian judoka
  • Kaja Kallas (born 1977), Estonian politician
  • Kaja Korošec (born 2001), Slovenian football player
  • Kaja Kreisman (born 1968), Estonian politician
  • Kaja Juvan (born 2000), Slovenian tennis player
  • Kaja Martin, American actor, comedian, writer, director, and film producer
  • Kaja Norbye (born 1999), Norwegian alpine skier
  • Kaja Norum (born 1989), Norwegian model and figurativist painter
  • Kaja Rogulj (born 1986), Croatian football player
  • Kája Saudek (1935–2015), Czech comics illustrator and graphic artist
  • Kaja Silverman (born 1947), American art historian and critical theorist
  • Kaja Skrzek (born 1998), Polish diver
  • Kaja Verdnik (born 1999), Slovenian snowboarder
  • Kaja Ziomek (born 1997), Polish speed skater

Nickname[]

  • Karoline "Kaja" Eidé Norena (1884–1968), Norwegian soprano

Surname[]

  • Demasq Kaja (died 1327), a member of the Chobanid family
  • Egli Kaja (born 1997), Albanian football player
  • Ervis Kaja (born 1987), Albanian football player
  • Florina Kaja (born 1982), American reality television personality
  • Jan Kaja (born 1957), Polish painter
  • Ryszard Kaja (1962–2019), Polish artist, stage designer, and costume designer

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kaja". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Kája". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Kaja". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Kaja". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Behindthename.com
  6. ^ Thenamemeaning.com
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