AJA
Encyclopedia
Aja or AJA may refer to:
In anthropology:
In mythology
In other uses:
In anthropology:
- Aja peopleAja peopleThe Aja are a group of people native to south-western Benin and south-eastern Togo.According to tradition, the Aja migrated to southern Benin in the 12th or 13th centuries from Tado on the Mono River and in the early 17th century, three brothers, Kokpon, Do-Aklin, and Te-Agdanlin, fought for the...
, a people living in Benin- Aja language (Niger-Congo)Aja language (Niger-Congo)The Aja language is a Gbe language of the Niger–Congo language spoken by the Aja people; and it is closely related to other Gbe languages such as Ewe, Mina, Fon, and Phla Phera.-Aja:...
, the language of the Aja people, part of the Gbe dialect continuum
- Aja language (Niger-Congo)
- Aja (people of Sudan)Aja (people of Sudan)Aja are an ethnic group in the South Sudan state of Western Bahr el Ghazal. They mostly live along the upper reaches of the Sopo River....
, an ethnic group living in Sudan- Aja language (Nilo-Saharan), a language spoken in Sudan
In mythology
- Aja (Hindu mythology)Aja (Hindu mythology)In Hindu mythology, Aja is the son of king Raghu, and thus a scion of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who claimed descent from the sun-God Surya. His paternal grandfather was the pious king Dileepa...
- Aja (Yoruba mythology)Aja (Yoruba mythology)In Yoruba mythology, Aja is an Orisha, patron of the forest, the animals within it and herbal healers, whom she taught their art.Among the Yoruba, aja also refer to a "wild wind". It's believed that if someone is carried away by aja, and then returns, he becomes a powerful "jujuman"...
In other uses:
- Aja (album)Aja (album)-Charts:AlbumPop Singles-Awards:Grammy Awards-External links:**, courtesy of The Museum of Classic Chicago Television...
, a 1977 Steely Dan album (and a song on the album) - Aja (entertainer), pornographic actress and director
- Aja Mountain, a mountain in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
- AJ AuxerreAJ AuxerreAssociation de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
, a French football club - Al Jazeera AcademyAl Jazeera Academy- Overview :Al Jazeera Academy is an international school in Doha, Qatar, AJA - An IB World School is an English medium school which opened in September 2002. AJA caters for students from 3 years up to 18 years of age...
, an IB World School, Doha, Qatar - American Jewish Archives
- American Journal of ArchaeologyAmerican Journal of ArchaeologyThe American Journal of Archaeology , the peer-reviewed journal of the Archaeological Institute of America, has been published since 1897...
- The Association of Japanese AnimationsThe Association of Japanese AnimationsThe Association of Japanese Animation , an industry group consisting of animation production companies is affiliated to 52 companies.- AJA's Duties :...
- Ajaccio - Campo dell'Oro Airport's IATA airport code, a German organisation of non-profit youth exchange groups
- The Australian Journalists' Association, now part of the Media, Entertainment and Arts AllianceMedia, Entertainment and Arts AllianceThe Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is the Australian trade union and professional organisation which covers the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries...
People with the name
- Alexandre AjaAlexandre AjaAlexandre Aja is a French film director who rose to international stardom for his 2003 horror film Haute Tension .-Personal life:...
(born 1978), French filmmaker - David AjaDavid AjaDavid Aja is a Spanish comic book artist, best known for his work on The Immortal Iron Fist and Daredevil.-Biography:He obtained a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Salamanca and served as a member of the faculty of fine arts from 1995 to 2000.Aja began working as a professional illustrator...
, Spanish comic book artist - Gonzalo AjaGonzalo AjaGonzalo Aja Barquín was a Spanish professional road bicycle racer. In the 1974 Tour de France, Aja was the first cyclist on the Col du Tourmalet and the Mont Ventoux, and finished on the 5th place of the general classification.- Palmarès :19711974- External links :*...
(born 1946), Spanish former road bicycle racer - Pablo AjaPablo AjaPablo Aja Fresnedo is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Puebla in Mexico's First Division. He is a product of Puebla FC's youth system.-Career:...
(born 1986), Mexican footballer - Aja KimAja KimAja Kim is an American female singer and songwriter.- Biography :Born in Fayetteville, NC and raised in Philadelphia, PA Aja Kim first came to public attention when she collaborated with rock and roll saxophonist, Clarence Clemons on the 1995 Japan-only CD release Aja and the Big Man - Get It On...
, singer - Aja Kong, Japan-based professional wrestler
- Aja WestAja WestAja West first emerged onto the music scene in 1998 with his debut record White Moses. In 1999, he released the progressive hip-hop album Trauma...Life in the E.R. on his own Mackrosoft Records label. The album pays homage to artists like Beastie Boys and Eminem...
, hip-hop artist