Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cayetana
Cayetana is a feminine name of Spanish and Latin origin with three syllables. It is the Spanish feminine form of the Latin name Caietanus, which refers to someone from Caieta (now known as Gaeta), a town on the Mediterranean coast of Italy. Thus, Cayetana is a toponymic name for someone from Caieta, Italy.
While the name is quite popular in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, and the Philippines, it is among the unique and rare baby names in the US. So, whether you love the place, Italy, or you’re looking for an unusual name for your baby girl, Cayetana could be an option to consider.
The phonetic spelling of this unique and ancient name is kie-eh-TA-na or kah-eyh-TAH-nah. It also has a masculine form, Cayetano (pronounced as kie-eh-TA-no). Some spelling variations include Kayetana, Caytana, Cytana, Kyatana, Kaetana, and Kayatana. Additionally, it also has variants in other cultures and languages. Gaétane, Gaëtane in French, Gaetana in Italian, and Caetana in Portuguese are to name a few.
Cayetana also made an appearance in various movies and TV series. One such character is Cayetana de Alba from the Spanish television seriesLas chicas del cable (Cable Girls). Another fictional character bearing the name is Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, a character from the Spanish TV seriesEl Ministerio del Tiempo(The Ministry of Time), a time traveler working for the Spanish Ministry of Time. This secret government agency protects the timeline from unauthorized changes. Another notable work where the name appeared includes the character Cayetana Grajera from the famous Netflix seriesElite.
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Famous People With The Name Cayetana
- Cayetana Guillén CuervoA Spanish actress, presenter, and director
- Cayetana Fitz-James StuartA Spanish aristocrat and the 18th Duchess of Alba
- Cayetana Rivera Martínez de IrujoA Spanish socialite and daughter of the late Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, the 18th Duchess of Alba
- María Cayetana de SilvaA Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who is known for commissioning the building of the Liria Palace in Madrid
- Cayetana Guillén CuervoSpanish actress, journalist, and TV presenter
- Cayetana Payno Del RioA Spanish actress, known for her works in the movie Without Glasses (Short 2009)
Cayetana On The Popularity Chart
According to the data obtained from the US Social Security Administration (SSA), the popularity and ranking of Cayetana have been improving. Check out the below graphs to know more in detail.
Popularity Over Time
As the graph shows, the popularity of the name Cayetana has been steadily increasing over the years.
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The ranking of the name has been continuously improving since 2017 and in the year 2021, the name was ranked #8,527 among the most popular names in the US.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Cayetana
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cayetana?
The name Cayetana means person from gaeta.
2. What is the origin of the name Cayetana?
Cayetana has a Latin and Spanish origin.
