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Kaja

A Scandinavian pet form of Katarina, ultimately from the Greek word for "pure".

Meaning and origin

Kaja is a widely used diminutive throughout Scandinavia, particularly in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

How to pronounce Kaja

Swedish (Sweden)KAH-yah /ˈkɑːja/

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