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Kali
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From Sanskrit Kālī: 'black, dark' - associated with the goddess of time, change, destruction and liberation |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kangan
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bangle; bracelet or wrist ornament |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Karny
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Likely a patronymic or diminutive form related to 'Karn'/'Karna' - associated with the Sanskrit 'Karna' (meaning 'ear') or a family/surname origin |
Polish |
Unisex |
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Kathlene
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Derived from Catherine/Katherine; often interpreted as "pure" |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Ke-Ao
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“the cloud,” also associated with day, daylight or dawn |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Keishiah
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Cassia (a fragrant spice); derived from the Hebrew name Keziah |
African American, English |
Girl |
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Keno
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Brave; bold; keen |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Kevirn
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Gentle, handsome, kind |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kianoosh
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From Persian elements 'Kian' (king) and 'anoush/ush' (immortal/sweet); commonly interpreted as 'immortal king' or 'royal immortal'. |
Persian |
Boy |
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Kirenah
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ray or beam of light |
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Girl |
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Kody
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From Irish Ó Cuidighthigh - 'descendant of Cuidightheach'; Cuidightheach means 'helpful' or 'benefactor' |
English |
Boy |
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Kristalena
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Modern elaboration meaning 'crystal'; by analogy to Christina may also imply 'follower of Christ' |
English |
Girl |
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Kushaiah
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Contains the theophoric suffix -iah (Yahweh); overall meaning roughly 'Yahweh is ...' - exact first element (Kusha-) is uncertain. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Kaeveon
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Modern variant of Kevin - 'gentle, handsome, beloved.' |
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Boy |
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Kalpanna
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Imagined; conceived; created; imagination |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Karanam
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Traditional village scribe or record-keeper; an accountant/clerical officer |
Telugu |
Boy |
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Katsuhiko
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Commonly "victorious son" - katsu (勝/克: win, overcome) + hiko (彦: boy/son). |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Keelyann
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Blend of Keely ('slender, fair') and Ann ('grace') |
English, Hebrew |
Girl |
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Keolani
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the heavenly/royal one (ke = 'the', lani = 'heaven/royal') |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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kheirôn
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From Greek χείρ (cheir) 'hand' - 'handed, skilled'; associated with the mythological healer/teacher Chiron. |
Greek |
Boy |
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Kinzley
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Variant of Kinsley: "king's meadow" or "king's clearing" |
English |
Girl |
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Konatsu
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often "little summer" (小 "ko" = small/child + 夏 "natsu" = summer); exact meaning varies with kanji |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Krystaline
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Like a crystal; clear, pure, sparkling |
English |
Girl |
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Kyeshia
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Derived from Keziah, meaning 'cassia' (a spice similar to cinnamon) |
English |
Girl |
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Kafflyna
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Probably a modern creative name; if derived from Slavic Kalina, it would mean 'viburnum' (a flowering shrub). Otherwise it has no established traditional meaning. |
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Girl |
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Kalia
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Meanings vary by origin: Hawaiian associations with brightness/clarity or joy; in South Asian contexts linked to Kali/'black' or related forms; also used as an English modern/phonetic variant of Callie/Kali. |
English, Hawaiian, Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kange
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Unknown/uncertain. If linked to Korean 'Kang' (강) it can relate to 'river' or strength; otherwise no established traditional meaning |
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Unisex |
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Karnyel
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Probable modern formation combining 'Karn' + '-el' - loosely interpreted as 'Karn of God' or 'protected by God' (interpretive) |
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Boy |
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Kathlin
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Pure |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Ke-Ao-Ka-Lani
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the heavenly dawn (the cloud/light of the heavens) |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Keishya
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Modern coinage; often associated with 'cassia' (a spice) when connected to Keziah, otherwise primarily chosen for its sound |
English |
Girl |
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Kenon
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Uncertain; possibly "possession" (if from Kenan) or linked to surname meanings such as "chieftain/royal" |
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Boy |
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Kevirna
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No established historical meaning; likely intended to evoke 'beloved' (via Kevin) or 'born in spring' (via Verna) |
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Girl |
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Kianu
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cool breeze (often rendered 'cool mountain breeze') |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Kirene
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Likely a modern/constructed feminine name; possibly 'ray of light' (if related to Kiran) or related to Keren ('horn'/'ray') or Cyrene/Irene ('sovereign'/'peace'). |
Greek, Latin, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Koemey
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Exact meaning uncertain; plausibly related to Khmer roots meaning 'gold', 'precious', or 'beautiful'. |
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Unisex |
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Kristalle
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Crystal; clear, ice-like, bright |
English, French, German |
Girl |
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Kushal
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Skilled, proficient, capable |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Kaffee
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coffee (the beverage) |
German |
Unisex |
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Kalpit
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imagined; conceived; formed in the mind |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Karanee
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'Doer, maker, agent' (from Sanskrit karaṇī); in Sinhalese historical usage also 'clerk' or 'secretary' |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Katsuhiro
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Typically formed from katsu (勝/克, 'victory' or 'win') + hiro (弘/浩/寛, 'broad/expansive/abundant'); roughly 'victorious and broad' or 'wide‑reaching victory'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Keelyanne
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Combination of Keely ('slender, fair') and Anne ('grace, favor') - roughly 'slender and graceful.' |
English |
Girl |
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Keonah
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Uncertain - often associated with Kiona ('brown hills') or used as a feminine form of Keon |
English |
Girl |
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Khen
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Grace; charm; favor |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Kinzlie
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King's meadow / King's clearing |
English |
Girl |
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Kondwani
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Be happy; rejoice; joyful |
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Boy |
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krystall
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Rock crystal; clear, bright, ice-like |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kyi
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Burmese: derived from ကြည်, generally meaning “clear, pure, bright.” Slavic/Ukrainian: the name Kyi (Кий) is borne by a legendary founder of Kyiv; its original meaning is uncertain. |
Ukrainian |
Boy |
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Kafflyne
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Likely derived from Kathleen/Catherine, carrying the sense of 'pure' via Catherine |
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Girl |
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