Kaisa

Kaisa is a female first name primarily used as a pet form of Katharina in Estonian and Finnish regions as well as in Denmark and Sweden. The name has its roots in the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη).

What does the name Kaisa mean?

Kaisa is regarded as a girl's name that primarily appears in Estonia and Finland, but also in Denmark and Sweden as a short form of Katharina. The name originally comes from the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The literal translation means 'the Pure'; this interpretation was mistakenly shaped by the Romans and remains widespread today. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure', 'clean', 'unstained', and 'chaste'. Worldwide, the first name has spread through the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other short and pet forms include Caya, Caja, Caia, Kaya, Kaja, Kaia, Kaija, Kajsa, Kata, Kati, Katri, and Riina.

Where does the name Kaisa come from?

The etymology of Kaisa is Ancient Greek and means 'the Pure'. The Ancient Greek component katharós (καθαρός) means pure, clean, unstained, and chaste. The name is common in Danish, Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Kaisa?

The pronunciation of Kaisa is two syllables and has a Nordic sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Kai-sa' [ˈkaɪ̯za], with the first syllable stressed. The diphthong AI begins lively and wide, while the soft S in the second syllable creates a harmonious transition to the open A. This gives Kaisa a fresh and clear sound that feels natural, confident, and bright.

When is the name day of Kaisa?

Kaisa celebrates her name day on February 1, March 24, April 29, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Kaisa is a valued first name. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 when it reached 1,649th place. Over the last ten years, Kaisa has been given as a first name around 100 times, placing it 2,512th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,480th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaisi / Kza

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aino-Kaisa Saarinen (cross-country skier)
• Anna Kaisa Rantanen (football player from Finland)
• Kaisa Alanko (Finnish volleyball player)
• Kaisa Bergquist (Swedish high jump world champion)
• Kaisa Jouhki (singer (Battlelore))
• Kaisa Korhonen (Finnish writer)
• Kaisa Leka (Finnish artist)
• Kaisa Mäkäräinen (Finnish biathlete)
• Kaisa Pajusalu (Estonian racing rower)
• Kaisa Roose (Estonian conductor)
• Kaisa Varis (Finnish biathlete)
• Kaisa Vickhoff Lie (Norwegian skier)
• Kaisa-Leena Mäkäräinen (biathlete)