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Kajsa

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Kajsa
GenderFemale
Language(s)Swedish
Origin
Region of originSweden, Finland
Other names
DerivedKatarina
Related namesKaisa

Kajsa is a Swedish feminine given name. Initially, Kajsa, Kaisa or Cajsa was a variation of the name Karin, in turn a variation of the name Katarina (Catherine). It is known in Sweden since 1540. It is also used in Finland and Norway.

Notable people with the name include:

Fictional figures

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  • Kajsa Anka, Swedish name for Daisy Duck
  • Ysätters-Kajsa, legendary creature in Swedish folklore
  • Kajsa Kavat, story by Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, named after the main character

See also

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