Kia

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English

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Etymology 1

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Proper noun

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Kia

  1. The universal mind or ultimate power, in the dualist occultism of Austin Osman Spare.
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Proper noun

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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

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

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Kia

  1. A Korean conglomerate company and brand name.

Noun

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Kia (plural Kias)

  1. A vehicle of the Kia brand.

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Pronunciation

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Kia c (genitive Kias)

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

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