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a.k.a.

a.k.a.

4.2
To show another name for a person or thing
  • adverb
  • /eɪ keɪ eɪ/
translation icon : también conocido como
  • The author J.K. Rowling, a.k.a. Robert Galbraith, published several crime novels.

Examples

  • She performs under the stage name "Starlight," a.k.a. Emily Dawson.

  • The suspect, a.k.a. "The Fox," was finally apprehended last night.

  • Elon Musk, a.k.a. the CEO of Tesla, is a well-known entrepreneur.

  • A.k.a. the 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson had a huge impact on music.

  • She performs under the stage name "Starlight," a.k.a. Emily Dawson.

  • The author J.K. Rowling, a.k.a. Robert Galbraith, published several crime novels.

  • The suspect, a.k.a. "The Fox," was finally apprehended last night.

Synonyms

alias
vsa.k.a.
64 7.0

A name a person uses instead of their real name to hide identity

is the abbreviation used for any alternative name, not only false ones
also known as
vsa.k.a.
8 1.5

To give another name for a person or thing

is the abbreviated form used to show that same alternative name
vulgo
vsa.k.a.
  • Archaic
9.9

Put before a name to show someone is commonly called that

is the general abbreviated form used outside legal or historical contexts

Surface Forms

a.k.a. positive
aka positive

Etymology

A.k.a. is short for the phrase 'also known as', and each letter comes from the words also, known, and as. So, when you see a.k.a. it tells you a person or thing has another name or nickname.