Kania is a surname of several possible origins. It is Polish-language surname literally meaning a small bird of prey of the family

Accipitridae The Accipitridae is one of the three families within the order Accipitriformes, and is a family of small to large birds with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet. They feed on a range of prey items from insects to medium-s ...

. It is also an Indian surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Andrew Kania (born 1967), Canadian Member of Parliament *

Jakub Kania Jakub Kania (July 11, 1872 in Stare Siołkowice near Opole – December 3, 1957 in Stare Siołkowice) was a Polish people, Polish poet, folk writer and national activist. He published in ''Gazeta Opolska'' and ''Katolik newspaper, Katolik''. Durin ...

(1872–1957), Polish poet, folk writer and national activist * Jakub Kania (ice hockey) (born 1990), Czech ice hockey defenceman *

H. J. Kania H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after 1279 ...

(1890–1951), first Chief Justice of India *

Madhukar Hiralal Kania Madhukar Hiralal Kania (18 November 1927 – 1 February 2016) was an Indian judge who became the 23rd Chief Justice of India, serving from 13 December 1991 until his retirement on 17 November 1992. He was born in Bombay. His uncle was Sir Har ...

(1927–2016), 23rd Chief Justice of India *

Paula Kania Paula or PAULA may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Paula, in video game ''EarthBound'' * Paula, in ''The Larry Sanders Show'' * Paula Campbell (''EastEnders''), in 2003 Film and television * ''Paula'' (1915 film), a si ...

(born 1992), Polish tennis player * Stanisław Kania (1927–2020), Polish politician * Wojciech Kania (1912–1991), Polish military officer * Zbigniew Kania, Polish sport sailor

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