aka
word
Definition
'AKA' stands for 'also known as'. It is used before an alternative name, nickname, or alias of a person, place, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; mostly written, sometimes spoken. Common in introductions, news, and entertainment. Always written in uppercase: 'AKA'. Used before a nickname, fake name, or when explaining alternative identities.
Spanish: también conocido como - aliasPortuguese (BR): também conhecido como - vulgo - akaPortuguese (PT): também conhecido como - vulgo - akaChinese (Simplified): 又名 - 也称为Chinese (Traditional): 又名 - 也稱為Hindi: जिसे भी कहा जाता है - उर्फ़Arabic: المعروف أيضًا باسم - الملقب بـBengali: এ.কে.এ. - এছাড়াও পরিচিতRussian: AKA - также известный какJapanese: AKA - 別名Vietnamese: AKA - còn được gọi làKorean: AKA - 일명Turkish: AKA - diğer adıylaUrdu: اے کے اے - المعروف بھیIndonesian: AKA - alias - juga dikenal sebagai
Example Sentences
Her name is Sarah aka Sally.
basic
Dwayne Johnson, aka the Rock, is an actor.
basic
The city of New York, aka the Big Apple, is famous worldwide.
basic
My friend Tim, aka 'the brain', always aces the exams.
natural
He performs as DJ Sonic, aka 'the party starter'.
natural
You'll meet Lisa tomorrow, aka my new coworker.
natural