Kinga

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Kinga is derived from the Hungarian word 'kingly' which means noble, graceful and magnificent. It is also believed to have originated from the Polish saint Kinga, who was the patron saint of salt miners.
Pronunciation
KEENG-gaw(Hungarian)
KYEENG-ga(Polish)
King-a (with a hard 'g' sound)
Popularity
The name Kinga is relatively uncommon outside of Hungary and Poland, although it has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning.

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Cartoon of Kinga

Kinga Name meanings & History

The name Kinga is derived from the Hungarian word 'kingly' which means noble, graceful and magnificent. It is also believed to have originated from the Polish saint Kinga, who was the patron saint of salt miners. Polish and Hungarian diminutive of Kunigunde. Kinga is typically used as a given name for newborn females. It is a popular choice for parents who want to give their daughter a name that is unique, elegant and rich in history and meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Kinga: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kinga:

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Nice,Nagging

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

Kinga is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people who bear the name Kinga. One of the most famous is Saint Kinga of Poland, who is venerated by the Catholic Church and is the patron saint of salt miners. There is also a Hungarian singer named Kinga Głyk who is known for her jazz and funk music.

2.) Kinga (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Brave in war

Other Forms: Kingah


3.) Kinga (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Brave, warrior-like

Scripts: In Hungarian and Polish, the name is written as "Kinga."
きんが(Japanese Hiragana)
キンガ(Japanese Katakana)
金峨,
金鵞(Japanese Kanji)

Pronunciation: KEENG-GAH
KIN-ga (Hungarian), KEEN-ga (Polish)


cartoon of the name Kinga
Cartoon of Kinga

Description: Brave, warrior-like. This name combines 金 (kin, kon, gon, kana-, kane, -gane) meaning "gold" with 峨 (ga, kewa.shii) meaning "steep" or 鵞 (ga) meaning "goose."Bearers of this name include Nihon-ga painter Kinga Furuichi (古市 金峨) (1805-1880) and author Kinga Baitei (梅亭 金鵞) (1821-1893).This name is very rarely given to boys, if given at all. Kinga is primarily used as a feminine given name in Hungary and Poland.

Famous People

Kinga Preis (Polish actress), Kinga Dunin (Polish journalist and writer), Kinga Głyk (Polish musician)

Related Names to Kinga

Kiri, Kyra, Kyna, Kysha