Kia

See also: Appendix:Variations of "kia"

English

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Kia

1. The universal mind or ultimate power, in the dualist occultism of Austin Osman Spare.

Coordinate terms

• Zos

Etymology 2

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Proper noun

Kia

1. A diminutive of the female given name Christina
   • 2014, Helene Tursten, The Fire Dance, →ISBN:

     Irene's conversation with Christina “Kia” Strömborg brought nothing new.

   • 2014, Luciano Floridi, The Fourth Revolution, →ISBN:

     I owe to my wife, Anna Christina (Kia) De Ozorio Nobre, not only a life full of love, but also the initial idea of dedicating more attention [...]

Etymology 3

From Korean 기아 (Kia), from 起 (ki, “to arise”) +‎ 亞 (a), from 亞細亞 (asea, “Asia”), in turn from Latin Asia.

Proper noun

Kia

1. A Korean conglomerate company and brand name.

Noun

Kia (plural Kias)

1. A vehicle of the Kia brand.

Anagrams

• AKI, Kai, aik, kai

Swedish

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Kia c (genitive Kias)

1. a diminutive of the female given name Kristina, recently also used as a formal given name

Anagrams

• AIK