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Name Origin

Kaja is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Norway and Slovenia. It is often considered a short form of Katarina or Kajsa. The name's meaning is associated with purity, strength, and independence.

scandinaviannorwegianslovenianfemininekatarinakajsapuritystrengthindependence

Famous People

Kaja Kallas (1977-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Estonia
  • Member of the Estonian Parliament

Kaja Silverman

Philosopher & Literary Critic

  • Professor at UC Berkeley
  • Known for work on psychoanalysis, feminism, and postmodernism

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