| Pronunciation | English: /ˈkædʒətən/ KAJ-ə-tən German: [ˈkaːjetaːn] Polish: [kaˈjɛtan] |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "from Gaeta" |
| Region of origin | Gaeta, Italy |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Kajetan |
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