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Kalf
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Derived from the Dutch word for 'calf', originally a nickname or surname referring to youth or association with cattle. |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Kanerva
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Heather (the flowering shrub) |
Finnish |
Girl |
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Karniella
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Diminutive/modern form meaning 'little horn' (by derivation from Cornelia); broadly 'young/strong one.' |
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Girl |
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Kathleen
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pure |
Irish |
Girl |
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Ke-Alohi-Lani
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the shining of heaven |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Keis
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Diminutive of Cornelis/Cornelius; linked to Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn' (often interpreted as 'strong' or 'horned') |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Kennrik
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Likely 'royal/ruler' or a blend meaning 'Kenn (handsome) + Erik (eternal ruler)' |
English |
Boy |
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Kevia
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Likely 'gentle/beautiful, beloved' (influenced by Irish roots meaning gentle or handsome) |
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Girl |
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Kianga
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Of African/Bantu origin; meaning is not well-documented in mainstream sources |
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Unisex |
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Kireenah
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Generally interpreted as 'ray of light' or 'little ray of light' (depending on root). |
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Girl |
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Kodee
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From an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the helpful one' - conveys 'helpful' |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kristaina
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Follower of Christ; 'Christian' or 'anointed' |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kurtyss
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Derived from Curtis: 'courteous' (originally from Latin curtus meaning 'short') |
English |
Boy |
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Kaeola
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life; the life, health or well-being |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Kallyssa
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most beautiful; the fairest |
English, Greek |
Girl |
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Karad
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'beloved' (if derived from Welsh Carad),'from Karad' (if toponymic) |
Indian, Welsh |
Boy |
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Katrijntje
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Diminutive of Catherine; 'little Catherine' (root meaning 'pure') |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Keegan
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Son/descendant of 'little Aodh' (Aodh = 'fire' or 'fiery') |
Irish |
Boy |
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Keokiokalani
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Compound Hawaiian name: Keoki (Hawaiian form of George) + Kalani (the heavens/chief/royal) - roughly "George of the heavens/royalty". |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Kheang
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Exact meaning uncertain; sometimes interpreted as related to strength or firmness in Khmer contexts. |
Khmer |
Boy |
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Kintu
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Name of the mythological first man in Baganda tradition; literally 'person' or 'thing', associated with 'first man' or 'founder'. |
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Boy |
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Komu
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Meaning not well documented - likely varies by local language or family usage |
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Unisex |
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Krystal
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Derived from 'crystal' - clear, ice-like; suggests clarity or a gemstone quality |
English |
Girl |
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Kyeongyeon
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Varies by hanja. Common combinations pair gyeong (敬 'respect', 慶 'celebrate', 景 'scenery') with yeon (娟 'graceful/beautiful', 延 'extend', 淵 'deep') - e.g., 'respectful and graceful' or 'celebrated beauty'. |
Korean |
Girl |
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Kafflina
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A contemporary feminine name with no established historical meaning; broadly interpretable as a diminutive or pet form ("little/young") due to the -lina element. |
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Girl |
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Kalhana
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Name of a 12th-century Kashmiri historian (author of the Rajatarangini); literal meaning uncertain, of Sanskrit origin. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kaney
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Variant of Kane meaning "little battler" or "young warrior" (from Gaelic Cathán); also used as a family name |
English |
Unisex |
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Karnielle
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A modern feminine form, possibly meaning 'little Karn' or related to 'cairn/rock' depending on root influence |
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Girl |
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Kathleenah
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Derived from Katherine/Catherine, meaning "pure". |
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Girl |
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Ke-Ani
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The handsome/beautiful one (from Hawaiian ke = 'the' + ani ≈ 'beautiful/handsome') |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Keisha
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Likely 'cassia' (a fragrant spice) - from the Hebrew name Keziah |
English |
Girl |
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Kennryc
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A modern invented name likely meaning 'handsome ruler' or 'ruler/king' (blend of Ken + -ric) |
English |
Boy |
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Kevina
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Derived from Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle, kind' or 'gentle/beautiful birth' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Kiani
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Often interpreted as 'royal' or 'kingly'; also used as a feminine form of Kian/Cian or as a variant of Kiana. |
English, Gaelic, Hawaiian, Irish, Persian |
Girl |
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Kireene
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Likely 'ray of light' or 'beloved' (modern name drawing on Kiran/Kira/Keren meanings) |
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Girl |
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Kodey
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Derived from an Irish surname meaning "helpful" or "descendant of the helpful one" |
English |
Boy |
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Kristainah
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follower of Christ; 'anointed' |
Greek, Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Kuruk
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Unclear - possibly linked to Sanskrit 'Kuru' (ancient Vedic tribe or root meaning 'do/make') or Turkish 'kuru' meaning 'dry'. |
Turkish |
Boy |
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Kaeoni
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Likely 'God is gracious' if derived from Keoni/John; otherwise a modern invented name |
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Unisex |
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Kalol
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Likely 'from Kalol' (the town in Gujarat). Specific lexical meaning is uncertain. |
Indian |
Boy |
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Karalena
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Beloved light |
English |
Girl |
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Katrine
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Derived from Greek Aikaterine, commonly interpreted to mean "pure" |
Greek |
Girl |
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Keeghan
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Descendant/son of Aodh; Aodh means 'fire' (often rendered as 'little fire' or 'born of fire') |
Irish |
Boy |
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Keokuk
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watchful; 'watchful one' (commonly cited meaning) |
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Boy |
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Kheera
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cucumber (literal); evokes freshness/coolness |
Hindi, Urdu |
Girl |
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Kinya
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Varies by kanji; commonly elements mean 'study/research' (研), 'admire/respect' (欽), or 'gold' (金) combined with a masculine name suffix (也/哉) - overall 'studious', 'respected', or 'golden/manly'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Konaniah
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Yahweh has acquired / God has established |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Krystale
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Derived from 'crystal' - clear, ice-like; a transparent precious mineral |
English |
Girl |
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Kyeongyoon
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Meaning varies by Hanja; commonly 경 (gyeong) = 'respect/bright/celebrate' + 윤 (yoon) = 'smooth/abundant/honest' - often interpreted as 'bright and prosperous' or 'respectful and generous'. |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Kafflinah
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Uncertain - most plausibly interpreted as 'tender' or 'beloved' if derived from the '-lina' element; otherwise considered a modern/coined name |
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Girl |
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