Definitions

1. noun

a shorter form of ‘also known as’, used to indicate an alternative name or term for a person, place, or thing

“She is also known as the Queen of Pop, aka Madonna.”

2. preposition

used to introduce an alternative name or term for something

“He’s a great writer, aka a master of the English language.”

3. verb

to give a name or title to something, especially one that is alternative

“The band was aka’d ‘The Rockers’ during their early years.”