Slang / Jargon (3) Acronym. Definition. KIA. Killed In Action.

Does KIA stand for something?

Kia’s brand name is a compound word in Korean that is made up of the characters: “Ki” and “A.” The first syllable meaning “to rise from,” and the A is a common way to depict East Asia. Together, the word Kia means “To rise from Asia,” which more than adequately describes Kia’s quest in the global automotive market.

What is KIA short for name?

Origin of Kia

Kia is a Swedish short form of Kristina, but as well an African, ancient Greek and Persian name.

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