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Keighlei
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Combination of Kay (from Katherine, 'pure') + -lee (Old English 'meadow') - roughly 'pure meadow' or a modern 'beloved' name |
English |
Girl |
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Kendi
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Often given the sense of "loved one" in some Kenyan contexts; also used as a modern short form of Ken- names. |
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Unisex |
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Keshiah
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cassia (a fragrant spice/tree); sweet-scented |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Khristin
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follower of Christ (anointed) |
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Girl |
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Kingsly
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From the king's meadow/clearing |
English |
Boy |
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Klaudja
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From Latin 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping'; originally denoting belonging to the Claudii family |
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Girl |
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Kovyt
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Possibly 'little smith' or 'young fighter' - from Slavic root 'kov-' (forge/smith) with a diminutive suffix |
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Boy |
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Kunegundy
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Brave in battle (from elements kuoni 'brave' + gund 'war') |
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Girl |
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Kyria
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From Greek 'kyría' meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'; feminine form of 'lord'/'master'. |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kadambary
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Associated with the Kadamba tree/flower; 'one adorned with or belonging to the Kadamba' (a classical Sanskrit name and the title of a famous Sanskrit novel). |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kaleth
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Likely derived from Caleb: "whole-hearted" or "faithful" (historically also glossed as "dog") |
English |
Boy |
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Kanoe-Lehua
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Kanoe ("the mist") + Lehua ("lehua blossom") - roughly "mist of the lehua" or "lehua mist". |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kater
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pure |
Greek |
Girl |
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Keahaulani
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Heavenly/royal one; often rendered as “heavenly rain” or “heaven-sent royalty.” |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kenil
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Associated with Ken/Kenneth: 'handsome' or 'born of fire'; in Indian use often treated as a modern proper name without a single traditional meaning. |
English, Indian, Scottish |
Boy |
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Khalea
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Often associated with 'bright/clear' (from Hawaiian Kalea) or the meanings linked to Kayla (e.g., 'crown/laurel'); a modern invented variant |
English |
Girl |
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Kiley Gene
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Kiley: 'graceful/beautiful' + Gene: 'well-born, noble' |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Knútur
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knot |
Norse |
Boy |
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Krishnendu Ghosh
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From Sanskrit Krishna (the god; 'dark') + Indu ('moon') - roughly 'moon of Krishna' or 'Krishna-like moon'. |
Bengali, Indian |
Boy |
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Kwangju
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Combination of 'gwang' (light/bright) and 'ju' (commonly 'pearl' or 'lord/state'); often interpreted as 'bright pearl'. Exact meaning depends on the hanja used. |
Korean |
Boy |
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Kaelania
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A contemporary invented name often interpreted as a blend implying 'pure/beloved' or 'sun/joy' depending on source elements |
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Girl |
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Kalan
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Varies by origin: Turkish - "the one who remains, survivor"; Hawaiian - shortened form of Kalanianaole, associated with nobility/steadfastness; similar Celtic names convey ideas like "rock" or "bright." |
Hawaiian, Turkish |
Boy |
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Kammiah
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Modern invented name; meanings vary by source - possibly linked to the Nez Perce place-name Kamiah or influenced by Kamiya (Japanese). In contemporary use often interpreted as conveying beauty, beloved, or spiritual connotations. |
English |
Girl |
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Karlyse
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Generally interpreted as a feminine form combining 'Karl' (free) and 'Elise/Elizabeth' (God is my oath) - roughly 'free woman' or 'pledged to God'; alternatively 'from Carlisle' if viewed as a place-name variant. |
English |
Girl |
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Katanyna
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likely 'pure' (derived from Katherine) |
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Girl |
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Kayon
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Unclear - probably a modern invented name meaning roughly 'descendant/son of Kay' or a variant related to Kai/Kian |
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Unisex |
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Keighleigh
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Slender, fair (derived from Keely); alternatively a place-name variant. |
English |
Girl |
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Kendis
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queen mother; royal woman |
English |
Girl |
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Keshika
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Derived from Sanskrit kesh (hair); 'one with beautiful locks' or 'having hair/locks'. |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Khristinah
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'follower of Christ' (also interpreted as 'anointed') |
English, Greek |
Girl |
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Kingstown
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town of the king |
English |
Unisex |
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Klaudya
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Derived from Latin Claudius, meaning "lame" or "limping". |
Latin |
Girl |
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Koz
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Often a short form of Kozma/Cosmas meaning 'order, universe'; alternatively linked to Slavic 'kos' ('blackbird') or Turkish 'koz' ('nut/seed'). |
Greek, Slavic, Turkish |
Boy |
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Kunel
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Probably derived from Kunal; associated meanings include 'lotus' or 'one with beautiful/keen eyes'. |
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Boy |
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Kyrie
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Lord (liturgical sense: "Lord, have mercy") |
Greek |
Unisex |
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Kadambika
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Associated with the Kadamba tree; 'flower of the Kadamba' or 'one from the Kadamba' (symbolizing beauty/nature). |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kaleva
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Named for Kaleva, a mythological ancestor/giant/hero associated with strength and ancestral lineage |
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Boy |
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Kanoelani
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the heavenly mist (from Hawaiian 'noe' = mist + 'lani' = heaven/royal) |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kateri
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Pure (derived from Catherine, from Greek katharos 'pure') |
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Girl |
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Keahikuni
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the burning fire |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kenin
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Possibly 'descendant of Cian' / 'ancient' (Irish) or 'possession' (Hebrew Kenan); as a surname, regional/family origin. |
Hebrew, Irish |
Boy |
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Khaled
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eternal; immortal; everlasting |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Kiley Jane
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Kiley: 'graceful' or 'beautiful' (Irish); Jane: 'God is gracious' - combined: 'graceful; God is gracious.' |
French |
Girl |
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Koa
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Warrior; also the native Hawaiian hardwood tree (Acacia koa) |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Krishnendu Mukherjee
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Moon of Krishna (literally 'Krishna' + 'Indu' meaning the moon) |
Bengali, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kwashaun
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Likely a variant of Shaun/Sean (from John), meaning "God is gracious" |
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Boy |
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Kaelanie
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Likely 'sea and sky' (modern variant of Kailani); can also be seen as a feminized form related to Kaelan |
English, Gaelic |
Girl |
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Kalana
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In Hawaiian a form related to Kalani ('the heavens' or 'chief'); in South Asian contexts linked to 'kala' (time/art). Common interpretations include 'heavenly', 'time/eternal', 'artistic', or 'serene'. |
Hawaiian, Indian, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Kammie
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Diminutive of Camilla/Camille - 'attendant at religious services'; or linked to Cameron - 'crooked river' or 'bent nose' |
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Girl |
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Karlysle
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Modern coinage; probably linked to Carlisle (a place-name) or combining Karl ('free man') and Lyle ('island') |
English |
Girl |
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