Kaja

KA-yah; KIE-uh; KAH-yah;
Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or Estonian
"pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"

Kaja Origin and Meaning

The name Kaja is a girl's name meaning "pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo".

Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely.

Most often used as a Scandinavian short form of Katarina or a a Polish and Slovenian variant of Gaja, Kaja might also be an Estonian name with the cool meaning "echo", a Cornish name meaning "daisy", and a Slovakian form of Karolina.

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