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Kinga

Girl · German · Medium name

Meaning
Brave people, of the bold folk, of the kin

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KEENG-gah
Origin
German

From Germanic 'kuni' (kin, people) and 'gár' (spear).

Popularity
Common in Hungary (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Hungarian, Polish

Commonly used in: Hungary, Poland, United States

Alternate spellings

  • KingaHungarian / Polish

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Kinga

    1224–1292

    Polish duchess, a Hungarian princess and patron saint of Poland.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hungarian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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