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Kezi
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Cassia (cassia tree; cinnamon-like spice) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Killian
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Likely 'little church' (diminutive of 'cill'); sometimes linked to 'strife' or 'war' via Ceallach |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kitara
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Linked to the East African kingdom of Kitara; also evokes the Greek 'kithara' (lyre) - connotations of 'of Kitara' or 'harp/lyre, musical instrument'. |
English, Greek |
Girl |
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Konta
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No single established meaning; likely derives from a surname, place name, or ethnonym (Konta people of Ethiopia). |
Hungarian, Japanese |
Unisex |
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Krysteline
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Modern elaboration meaning 'crystal' (clear, precious) or, by analogy to Christine, 'follower of Christ' |
English |
Girl |
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Kylie
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Often given as 'boomerang' (Noongar) or interpreted as 'graceful/beautiful' (Irish). |
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Girl |
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Kāipoʻo
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Likely means "beloved head" or "beloved leader" - from Kaipo (sweetheart/beloved) + poʻo (head/chief). |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kamiko
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Varies by kanji; commonly interpreted as "child of the gods" (神 + 子) or as a form meaning "beautiful/pleasant child" (e.g., 美/佳/香 + 子). |
Japanese |
Girl |
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karolyn
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Derived from Karl - 'free man' (often interpreted as 'free woman' in feminine use) |
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Girl |
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Kaya
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Multiple origins: Turkish 'rock' or 'cliff'; Japanese - meaning varies by kanji; Scandinavian/Kaia - often associated with 'pure' (as a form of Katherine); Hopi - recorded as 'elder sister'. |
Japanese, Scandinavian, Turkish |
Unisex |
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Kekoa'i
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warrior; the brave one |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Kessete
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Uncertain - not well documented in mainstream name sources. Possible local meanings (varies by language) or a family/surname origin |
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Unisex |
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Khusrow
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of good fame; good reputation |
Persian |
Boy |
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Kisia
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Uncertain - origin-dependent. Could be a local/placename in East Africa, a diminutive related to Katherine ('pure') if linked to Kasia, or related to Kesia/Keziah (cassia/spice) in other traditions. |
African American, English, Polish, Slavic, Swahili |
Girl |
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Kotono
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Often rendered as 'sound of the koto' or 'koto (harp) + possessive/beauty'; exact meaning varies with kanji |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Kumutha
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Lotus (water-lily), from Sanskrit 'Kumud(a)' |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Girl |
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Kyrstalynn
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A modern blend meaning 'crystal' (clear, sparkling) + 'Lynn' (lake or waterfall) - 'crystal-clear pool' or 'pure and sparkling'. |
English |
Girl |
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Ka-Ui
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Likely from Hawaiian elements 'Ka' (the) + 'ui' (beauty, beloved) - 'the beloved' or 'the beautiful'. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kailany
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From Hawaiian kai 'sea' + lani 'heaven/sky' - 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly sea'. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kalyani
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auspicious; blessed; beautiful |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kardreinl
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Constructed meaning: 'bold protector' or 'guardian of strength' |
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Boy |
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Kasandrah
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Variant of Cassandra; often interpreted as "she who entangles men" or "shining upon man". |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kaufmann
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Merchant, trader |
German |
Boy |
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Kedim
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Ancient; from the east |
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Boy |
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Kelliman
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A surname-turned given name meaning 'man associated with Kell/Kelley' - ultimately connected to surnames that may derive from Irish Ceallach (variously interpreted as 'bright-headed' or associated with 'strife') or German occupational/place-name elements. |
English |
Boy |
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Kermyt
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Uncertain; likely a surname-derived personal name. If linked to Diarmuid/Dermot, it may carry the sense associated with those names (often rendered as 'free from envy' or 'without enemy') |
English |
Boy |
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Kezia
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cassia; cinnamon tree (a spice) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Kilmer
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Surname-derived; likely locational or occupational. Possibly 'dweller by a narrow channel or lake' (etymology uncertain). |
English |
Boy |
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Kithara
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kithara (ancient Greek stringed instrument; lyre/harp) |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kontxesi
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Derived from Concepción - 'Immaculate Conception' (religious) |
Basque |
Girl |
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Krystell
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Derived from 'crystal' - clear, ice-like, crystalline |
English |
Girl |
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Kylien
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A modern blended/spelling variant - often associated with Kylie ('boomerang' in Noongar) or Kylian/Cillian (Irish roots meaning 'little church' or linked to war/strife); generally evokes a youthful or Irish-rooted sense. |
English |
Unisex |
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Kāipoʻohiwi
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Beloved of the ridge/mountain |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kamil
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Arabic: 'perfect, complete'; Latin-derived: 'attendant at a religious service' |
Arabic, Czech |
Boy |
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Karon
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Either 'pure' (from Katherine/Karen) or 'loving'/'beloved' (from Welsh Caron). |
English |
Girl |
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Kayaan
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From Arabic kayān (كَيَّان) meaning 'being, existence, entity'. In South Asia it is sometimes associated with Sanskrit 'kāya' meaning 'body'. |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Kekua
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Hawaiian name; interpretations vary (often associated with 'the god' or related to 'back/guardian' depending on breakdown) |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kessiia
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cassia; a fragrant spice (cinnamon) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Khyaati
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fame, glory, reputation |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kitana
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No established traditional meaning; sometimes associated with 'pure' (if linked to Katherine) or with 'sword' by sound (if linked to katana). |
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Girl |
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Koudai
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Varies with kanji; commonly 'Kō' (wide/light/large) + 'dai' (大, 'big/great') - overall sense: 'great' or 'broad/greatness'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Kun-Hee
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Meaning varies by hanja; commonly '건' (geon) = strong/healthy and '희' (hee) = bright/joy/hope - e.g., 'strong and bright' or 'healthy and joyful'. |
Korean |
Unisex |
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kyrsten
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Christian; follower of Christ |
Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Ka-Ui-O-Na-Lani
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Beautiful one of the heavens |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kailanya
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Likely 'of Mount Kailash' or 'belonging to Kailāśa' (associated with Lord Shiva). |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kalyb
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Devoted, wholehearted (from Hebrew 'dog', interpreted as loyal/faithful) |
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Boy |
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Kare
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Derived from Old Norse, often interpreted as 'curly-haired' and also associated with Kári (a name linked to wind). |
Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Kasandre
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Possibly 'she who entangles men' or 'shining upon man' (from Greek); associated with the prophetic but unheeded Cassandra. |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kauko
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far, distant (from Finnish word 'kauko' meaning 'far, remote') |
Finnish |
Boy |
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Kedma
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Eastward; from the root qedem meaning 'east' or 'ancient/earlier' |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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