Kinga

The feminine first name Kinga is a Hungarian short and pet form of the old German first name Kunigunde, but it is also frequently given in Polish and Czech-speaking areas. Interpreted in essence, the name means 'the fighter for her kin', 'the warrior for the kin', and more freely interpreted as 'the struggle of the dynasty'.

What does the name Kinga mean?

The feminine first name Kinga is a Hungarian short and pet form of the old German first name Kunigunde, but it is also frequently given in Polish and Czech-speaking areas. Interpreted in essence, the name means 'the fighter for her kin', 'the warrior for the kin', and more freely interpreted as 'the struggle of the dynasty'. The roots of the two-part name lie in Old High German, derived from the word elements kunni for 'the kin', 'the clan', 'the dynasty' and gund for 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and was often given among the nobility. Its popularity was influenced by the veneration of Saint Empress Kunigunde, who was the wife of Henry II in the 11th century. In the Polish and Hungarian context, the name has a strong connection to Saint Kinga, who was a daughter of the Hungarian King Bela in the 12th century and later became the Duchess of Krakow. She led a chaste life with her husband, Duke Boleslaw V, and thus had no descendants. Other variants of the name include Kunigunda, Kunegunda, Cunegonda, Cunegonde, Cunegundes, Cunegund, Cunigunda, Cunegunda, Cunegunde, and Kuniza.

Where does the name Kinga come from?

The etymology of Kinga is a feminine first name of Old High German origin with the meaning 'the fighter for her kin'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Kinga?

Sound & pronunciation of Kinga: The name Kinga is two syllables and compact. Pronounced as 'Kin-ga' [ˈkɪŋga], it begins with a short, closed I sound. The nasal connection '-ng-' gives the name a strong middle. The open ending '-ga' provides a clear conclusion. Kinga thus appears down-to-earth and present - short, distinct, and characterful.

When is the name day of Kinga?

The name day of Kinga is March 3, June 16, July 13, and July 24.

Popularity

Kinga is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,107th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015 at 759th. In the last ten years, Kinga has been given as a first name about 230 times, placing it 1,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,389th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gaga / Ginga / Kiki / King / Kingi / Kingu / Kinguci / Kingunia / Kingus / Kingusia / Kini / Kinia / Kinja / Kängu / Tschingi

Famous people

• Kinga Baranowska (Polish mountaineer)
• Kinga Burza (Australian film director)
• Kinga Byzdra (Polish handball player)
• Kinga Czuczor (Hungarian model)
• Kinga Dobay (German opera singer)
• Kinga Dunin (Polish writer)
• Kinga Fabo (Hungarian poet)
• Kinga Gawlas (Polish luger)
• Kinga Glyk (jazz musician)
• Kinga Grzyb (Polish handball player)
• Kinga Karacsony (Hungarian badminton player)
• Kinga Klivinyi (Hungarian handball player)
• Kinga Kolosinska (Polish beach volleyball player)
• Kinga Lohr (German table tennis player)
• Kinga Philipps (Polish actress)
• Kinga Preis (actress)
• Kinga Rudolf (Polish badminton player)
• Kinga Stefanska (Polish table tennis player)
• Kinga of Poland, also Saint Kunigunde (Hungarian princess from the Árpád dynasty, Polish duchess by marriage from 1239)