ka

¹ American

[kah] / kɑ /

noun

Egyptian Religion.

a spiritual entity, an aspect of the individual, believed to live within the body during life and to survive it after death.

kA ² American

kiloampere; kiloamperes.

ka- ³ American

variant of ker-.

ka British

/ kɑː /

noun

(in ancient Egypt) an attendant spirit supposedly dwelling as a vital force in a man or statue

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Etymology

Origin of ka

1890–95; < Egyptian k ʾ

Example Sentences

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Growing up in the Philippines, when you enter someone’s home, their first question is, “kumain ka na ba?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

They stopped by because The Louis had become a da ka point—a must-visit spot online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

There are strong traditional ties between Eswatini and South Africa’s Zulu monarchy - the current Zulu king, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, is Mswati III’s nephew.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

One of my favorite Hindi terms is “ghar ka khaana.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

“I came only to seek a flower for my—my friend. I must go now, Ancient. May your ka be joyful.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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