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Name Origin

Kaiya is a unisex given name with origins in both Hawaiian and Japanese cultures. In Hawaiian, it is often associated with the ocean and means 'ocean forgiveness' or 'forgiveness of the sea.' In Japanese, Kaiya can be written using different kanji characters, leading to various meanings such as 'ocean village,' 'shell valley,' or 'forgiveness flower.'

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Famous People

Kaiya Gerber (2001-)

Model

  • Appeared in campaigns for major brands like Versace and Calvin Klein
  • Walked runways for designers like Chanel and Marc Jacobs