Female Name
Kaija
ˈkɑi.jɑ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
youthful120%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange100%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Kaija is a contemporary feminine personal name, considered to be a Finnic variant of the name Katrin or derived from Katariina. It is widely used in Finnish and Estonian cultures, often as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names like Katariina.
Etymology
Original Form:
Katariina
Evolution:
Kaija evolved as a shorter, more informal variant of Katariina, adapting to the phonetic and cultural preferences of Finnic-speaking regions.
Source:
Finnic linguistic traditions and naming conventions.