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Cayetana
Pronounced ky-eh-TAH-nah /ˌkaɪ.ɛˈtɑ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish feminine of Cayetano/Gaetano — from Latin Caietanus, 'from Gaeta/Caieta' (a town in Italy)Medium
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History & Origin
Cayetana is the Spanish feminine of Cayetano/Gaetano — from Latin Caietanus, 'from Gaeta' (the coastal town of Gaeta, ancient Caieta, in Italy; St Cajetan). An elegant, aristocratic name in Spain (most famously the Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart; said 'ky-eh-TAH-nah'; nickname Caya).
In the U.S. it appears in Spanish families. Rare, from-Gaeta at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Cayetana mean?
Cayetana is the Spanish Gaetana — Latin 'from Gaeta' (an Italian town).
How do you pronounce Cayetana?
It's said ky-eh-TAH-nah /ˌkaɪ.ɛˈtɑ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Cayetana a boy or girl name?
Cayetana is a girl's name.
How popular is Cayetana?
Cayetana is a rare name in the U.S.