Cajsa

Cajsa is a female first name known in Sweden as a variant of Katharina. This name has its roots in the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). Cajsa is often translated as 'the Pure' or 'the Holy'. These meanings were shaped by the Romans and remain widespread today.

What does the name Cajsa mean?

Cajsa, as the Swedish form of Katharina, traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). It is generally associated with 'the Pure' and alternatively with 'the Holy', which can be attributed to a Roman interpretation. The name has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), meaning 'pure', 'clean', 'unblemished', and 'chaste'. Besides this common meaning, there are also other possible origins: it could derive from the Ancient Greek words hekáteros (ἑκάτερος) for 'each of the two' or hekás (ἑκάς) for 'far away', particularly in connection with the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη). Other elements include hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) for 'hundred' or aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) for 'torture', 'physical violence', and 'outrage'. A connection to a Coptic name meaning 'my consecration of your name' is also possible. The global spread of the name is particularly explained by the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Variants include Kajsa, Caity, Caisa, Kathleen, and many more.

Where does the name Cajsa come from?

Cajsa is a female first name with Ancient Greek origins, meaning 'the Pure' or 'the Holy'. The etymology comes from the Ancient Greek katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure', 'clean', 'unblemished', or 'chaste'. Alternatively, it could also derive from hekáteros (ἑκάτερος), meaning 'each of the two' and 'each individually', or hekás (ἑκάς), meaning 'far away', especially in relation to the goddess Hekátē (Ἑκάτη). Other possible sources include hekatón (ἑκᾰτόν) for 'hundred' and aikíā (αἰκῐ́ᾱ) for 'torture' or 'physical violence'.

How do you pronounce Cajsa?

Cajsa is pronounced approximately like 'Kais-sa'.

When is the name day of Cajsa?

The name day for Cajsa is celebrated on March 24, April 29, September 15, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Cajsa is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th on the list of the most common female baby names. From 2010 to 2024, Cajsa was given less than 10 times in Germany, resulting in a rank of 9,410. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Cajsa is reflected in its rankings in various countries over the past years.

Famous people

• Cajsa (The mother of Madita is named Cajsa in the book Madita (Astrid Lindgren))