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Kysiah
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Likely derived from Keziah meaning "cassia" (an aromatic spice, cinnamon-like) |
English |
Girl |
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Kaamil
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perfect, complete, whole |
Arabic, Polish |
Boy |
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Kaileigh
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Generally interpreted as 'slender, fair' (from Irish Caoilfhionn) or as a compound 'Kay + Lee' (Kay = from Katherine 'pure'; Lee = 'meadow') |
English |
Girl |
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Kama
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Desire, love, sensual pleasure; name of the Hindu god of love |
Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Karena
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Pure (from Katherine) or beloved (from Carina). |
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Girl |
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Kasen
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A modern invented/variant name; often linked to Kason/Cason and associated with meanings like 'vigilant' (from Casey) or interpreted as a 'son/descendant' form |
English |
Boy |
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Kauree
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Possibly 'fragrance' (from Japanese Kaori), 'princess' (related to Punjabi Kaur), or referencing the kauri tree (Māori); often used as a modern invented name without a single fixed traditional meaning. |
English, Japanese, Punjabi, Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Kedym
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From the east; ancient or of olden times. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Kellsea
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Variant of Kelsey - 'ship's island' or 'island of ships' |
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Girl |
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Kerree
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From County Kerry ('people of Ciar'); Ciar means 'dark-haired' - thus 'dark-haired' or 'from Kerry' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Kezziah
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Cassia (a fragrant spice/tree); 'sweet-scented' |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Kilydd
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Possibly 'dweller of the nook/retreat' if from Welsh cil + -ydd; alternatively, if linked to Kil-, associated loosely with 'church' or 'church settlement'. Etymology uncertain; may be an invented name. |
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Boy |
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Kitty
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Diminutive of Katherine, commonly interpreted as 'pure'. |
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Girl |
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Kootchal
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Probably a family or clan name; exact lexical meaning is uncertain or not widely documented |
Indian |
Boy |
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Krystiyan
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follower of Christ; 'anointed' (from Greek Christos) |
Greek |
Boy |
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Kyllien
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A modern elaboration drawing on Kylie/Kylian; generally associated with notions of fairness/slenderness, grace, or beauty |
English |
Girl |
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Kairavi
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moonlight |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kamirah
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Generally understood as 'prosperous' or 'rich' in Arabic-derived usage; in some related forms it is associated with 'moonlike'. |
Arabic |
Girl |
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karson
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From the surname Carson - likely 'son of Carr' (Carr may mean 'marsh-dweller' or relate to an old word for 'rock') |
English |
Boy |
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Kaye
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Diminutive of Katherine meaning 'pure'; as a surname, may derive from 'key' or 'quay'. |
English |
Girl |
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Keleb
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From Hebrew kelev meaning "dog"; often interpreted figuratively as "whole‑hearted" or "faithful". |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Kethaki
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Fragrant flower; screw pine (Pandanus odorifer) |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kiaan
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From Gaelic Cian 'ancient, enduring'; in Persian usage linked to 'king/royal'; used in India as a modern given name. |
Indian, Irish, Persian |
Boy |
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Kiumarz
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Name of the mythological first man and first king - primordial ancestor |
Iranian, Persian |
Boy |
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Kouro
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Youth; young man |
Greek |
Boy |
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Kundana
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Golden; made of gold; precious ornament |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kyssa
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No established traditional meaning; often interpreted as a modern coinage evoking 'kiss' or 'beloved'. |
English |
Girl |
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Kaanan
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Often treated as a form of Canaan (Hebrew) meaning 'lowland' or the biblical land of Canaan; in Sanskrit 'Kanan' means 'forest'. |
Hebrew, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kailene
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Likely a modern coinage meaning 'sea + light' or 'sea maiden' (Kai = sea; -lene related to Helen 'light') |
English |
Girl |
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Kama-Lani
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Heavenly child; royal child |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Karenah
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Generally interpreted as related to 'pure' (from Katherine) or 'beloved/keel' (from Carina); occasionally linked to Hebrew 'ray' or 'horn'. |
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Girl |
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Kasena
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Of or belonging to the Kassena (an ethnic group) |
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Unisex |
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Kauri
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From the kauri tree, a large native New Zealand conifer; symbolizes strength, longevity, and majesty. |
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Unisex |
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Kee
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Varies by origin. Often a diminutive or anglicized form rather than a single fixed meaning. In English contexts it can imply 'key'/'keeper' (from 'Key'); in Chinese or Korean contexts the meaning depends on the original character. |
Chinese, English, Irish, Korean, Scottish |
Unisex |
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Kellsee
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'ship's island' (from Old English) |
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Girl |
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Kerren
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Generally a variant of Karen meaning "pure" (from Greek katharos); sometimes associated with Hebrew Keren meaning "ray" or "horn" |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Kezzie
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Diminutive of Keziah: 'cassia, cinnamon'; alternately associated with Kenzie/Mackenzie ('fair') or Ezekiel ('God will strengthen'). |
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Girl |
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Kim
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Diminutive of Kimberley/Kimball; in English tied to place-name origins; in Korean (김) means "gold". |
English, Korean, Vietnamese |
Unisex |
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Kitwana
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Unclear/rare name; possibly derived from Bantu roots, tentatively 'little one' or 'child' (uncertain) |
Swahili |
Unisex |
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Kopano
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unity; meeting or gathering |
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Unisex |
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Krystka
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Diminutive of Krystyna - "follower of Christ" / "anointed" |
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Girl |
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Kyllikki
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Traditional Finnish feminine name of uncertain etymology, associated with Finnish folklore (appears in Kalevala); often treated as a diminutive form. |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Kairen
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Uncertain - often taken as a modern form of Karen meaning 'pure' (from Katherine), or as a compound meaning 'sea' + '-ren' if derived from Kai |
English |
Unisex |
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Kamiran
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Prosperous, successful, fortunate |
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Boy |
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Karstynne
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Follower of Christ / Christian |
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Girl |
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Kaye-Lynn
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Combined meaning 'pure' + 'lake'/'pool' - roughly 'pure lake' or 'pure pool' |
English |
Girl |
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Kelechi
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Thank God |
Igbo |
Unisex |
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Kethan
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Probably derived from Sanskrit 'Ketan' meaning 'home, dwelling, banner'; sometimes associated with Ethan's sense of 'strong, firm' |
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Boy |
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Kiahlynn
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Modern coinage likely meaning 'Kiah' (possibly 'beloved') + 'Lynn' (lake/waterfall) - roughly 'beloved lake' |
English |
Girl |
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Kiv
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No single established meaning. Often a short form; related meanings depend on origin (Irish root Caoimhe → 'gentle/beautiful'; Turkish Kıvanç → 'pride/joy'). |
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Unisex |
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