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Cayetana

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cayetana.

Primary meaning

Feminine of Cayetano (from Caieta)

Pronunciation: kah-yeh-TAH-nah

Profile summary

Spanish feminine form of Cayetano. Means 'from Caieta' (ancient Italian town, now Gaeta). Name of the Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart (1926-2014). The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Cayetano (from Caieta). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-yeh-TAH-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Cajetana. Cayetana appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Cayetana is currently cataloged under Spanish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Cayetano (from Caieta).

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Spanish (latin) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Cayetana is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Cajetana. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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