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Kinga

Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kinga: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2022.

The name Kinga has Hungarian and Polish origins, deriving from the Germanic Kunigunde, meaning "brave in battle" or "kin of the warrior." It was popularized in Central Europe through Saint Kinga (also known as Saint Cunegunde), a 13th-century Polish princess and Duchess of Kraków, who was canonized for her piety and charitable works. Her legacy has inspired place connections in Poland, where towns such as Stary Sącz are tied to her story, though the name itself has no direct Scottish place links. Kinga remains a distinctive choice, with its strong, regal sound sometimes leading to it being mistaken as a feminine form of Ken or King, though its true roots lie in medieval nobility. It has seen occasional use in Scotland, likely through Eastern European immigration, offering a rare yet melodic option with a warrior-like essence.