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Kellimen
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Based on Kelly: 'descendant of Ceallach' (Ceallach often interpreted as 'bright-headed' or associated with 'strife/war'); Kellimen can be read as 'man/descendant of Kelly' or a modern elaboration of Kelly |
English |
Unisex |
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Kermytt
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Meaning uncertain; associated with Kermit and often interpreted in modern use as 'little champion' or 'guardian' |
English |
Unisex |
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Keziah
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Cassia - a fragrant spice similar to cinnamon |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Kilo
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thousand |
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Boy |
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Kitlyn
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Derived from Katherine meaning 'pure'; modern elaboration combining 'Kit' + '-lyn' |
English |
Girl |
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Kony
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Varies by origin: if linked to Connie/Constance, implies 'steadfast/constant'; Acholi-origin meaning is uncertain |
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Unisex |
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Krystella
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"crystal star" or "clear/bright star" |
English |
Girl |
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Kylin
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Modern invented name - associated with 'Kyle' (narrow strait) or inspired by the Chinese mythical 'qilin' (auspicious creature). |
English |
Unisex |
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Kāipoʻohua
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From Hawaiian elements kāipo (sweetheart, beloved) + hua (fruit, offspring) - roughly "beloved offspring" or "beloved child". |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kamile
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perfect, complete |
Turkish |
Girl |
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Karou
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House elder; chief retainer or senior retainer |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Kayah
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Often treated as a feminine form of Kaya/Kaia; common meanings include 'rock' or 'cliff' (Turkish) and 'home/settlement' (Swahili). |
Native American, Swahili, Turkish |
Girl |
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Kekuewa
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Uncertain - likely a Hawaiian compound beginning with ke ('the'); historically used as a chiefly name and exact translation is unclear |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Kestas
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From Lithuanian kęsti 'to endure' - 'enduring, steadfast' |
Lithuanian |
Boy |
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khyal
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imagination, thought, fantasy; also a genre of Hindustani classical music (khayal) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Kitanya
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No well-established traditional meaning; considered a modern or invented name (meaning depends on assumed root or interpretation) |
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Girl |
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Kouhei
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Varies by kanji; commonly conveys 'peace', 'evenness', 'fairness' or 'healthy peace'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Kun-Woo
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Varies by hanja; commonly combines '건' (build/strong/healthy) + '우' (protect/house/universe) - e.g. 'strong protector' or 'healthy guardian'. |
Korean |
Boy |
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Kyrstinne
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follower of Christ; 'anointed' |
Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Ka-Wai-Lani
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the waters of heaven (Ka = the, wai = water/waters, lani = heaven/sky/royal) |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kailao
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Probable compound of Polynesian elements. 'Kai' often means 'sea' or 'food'; 'lao' may be a personal, place, or word/voice element. Exact meaning uncertain - possibly 'sea-related' or 'voice of the sea'. |
Polynesian |
Unisex |
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Kalyca
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Likely 'most beautiful' or 'little bud/flower' depending on root |
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Girl |
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Kareah
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Bald, bald-headed |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Kasandria
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Variant of Cassandra; traditionally linked to the prophetic Trojan figure, often interpreted as 'she who entangles men' or associated with prophecy |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kaul
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Member of a family/lineage; a Kashmiri Pandit clan name |
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Boy |
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Kedmah
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Eastward; ancient/foremost; forward |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Kellin
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Derived from Gaelic 'caol' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow' |
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Boy |
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Kern
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Originally a Gaelic term for a light infantry soldier; alternatively derived from German 'kern' meaning 'kernel' or 'core.' |
Gaelic, Irish |
Boy |
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Kezie
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From Keziah: 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'; in Igbo contexts used as a short form of longer names and takes their meanings |
Hebrew, Igbo |
Girl |
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Kiloe
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Uncertain - modern invented name. Could be a variant of Kylo, echo Kyle (narrow strait) or reference 'kilo' (thousand); generally used for its sound rather than a historic meaning. |
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Unisex |
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Kito
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In Swahili: 'jewel' or 'precious'. Japanese meanings vary by kanji. |
Japanese, Swahili |
Unisex |
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Koofrey
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From elements meaning 'God' or 'good' + 'peace' - interpreted as 'God's peace' or 'peaceful pledge' |
French |
Boy |
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Krystelle
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Either 'clear, crystalline' (from Crystal) or 'follower of Christ' (from Christelle), used as a modern feminine name |
English |
Girl |
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Kyllea
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A modern blended name; often interpreted through elements of Kylie/Kylee (associated with Scottish 'kyle' or Gaelic Ciara) and Leah/Lee - broadly a contemporary feminine name without a single traditional meaning |
English |
Girl |
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Kāipoʻohulani
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Beloved one of the heavens |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kamill
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From Latin Camillus meaning 'attendant at a religious service'; also associated with Arabic Kamil meaning 'perfect, complete'. |
Arabic, Latin |
Boy |
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Karranpreet
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From Punjabi 'Karran' (doer/agent) + 'preet' (love) - 'lover of action' or 'one who loves' |
Punjabi |
Unisex |
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Kaydan
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Derived from Gaelic elements meaning "little battle"; also used as a modern invented given name |
Celtic |
Unisex |
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Kekuta
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Meaning not well-documented; likely a traditional given name from Mandinka/Wolof culture |
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Boy |
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Kestis
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From Lithuanian root 'kęsti' meaning 'to endure' - 'enduring, steadfast, patient' |
Lithuanian |
Boy |
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Khyang
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No widely recorded lexical meaning; likely an ethnonym or clan name and not well documented in published name-meaning sources |
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Unisex |
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Kitarah
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Associated with the lyre or music; broadly interpreted as 'musical' or 'harp-like' |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Kouji
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Varies by kanji; commonly conveys meanings such as 'happiness', 'peace', 'filial piety' or 'second son'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Kunal
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Lotus |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kyryll
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Lordly, 'of the lord' (from Greek kyrios = 'lord') |
Greek |
Boy |
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Ka-Wai-Lehua
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‘The water of the lehua’ - from ka (the) + wai (water) + lehua (native Hawaiian flower). |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kailas
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Name of Mount Kailash - the sacred mountain considered the abode of Lord Shiva. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kalyd
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Possibly 'beautiful form' (from Greek roots) or 'from Calydon' (ancient Greek place name). |
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Unisex |
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Kareana
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Likely "beloved" (from Latin carina) or, by association with Katerina, "pure" |
English |
Girl |
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Kasandriah
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Variant of Cassandra - commonly interpreted as 'she who entangles men' or 'shining upon man'; also associated with a prophetic figure |
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Girl |
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