(eɪ keɪ eɪ ) also a.k.a. aka is an abbreviation for also known as. aka is used especially when referring to someones nickname or stage name.
Is AKA or aka?
Now, both spellings are seen in common usage, though the Oxford English Dictionary only lists the spelling aka, which is the slightly more popular form. Interestingly, even when spelled without periods as in aka, the term is pronounced ay-kay-ay enunciating the three letters separately, not as one word.
When was aka first used?
1935 also a k a, aka, initialism (acronym) for also known as; attested in legal documents by 1935.
What does Aka and FKA mean?
“Also-known-as (AKA),” “now-known-as (NKA)” and “formerly-known-as (FKA)” methods of. signing ones name are all used when a signers name as it appears on the document differs somewhat from. his/her name as it appears on a satisfactory form of identification such as a drivers license.
AFK means away from keyboard in typing shorthand. Its meaning can be literal or it can simply indicate that you arent online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that youre stepping away.