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Kaga
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Associated with the Japanese place-name Kanji 加賀 - characters often read as 'add/increase' (加) + 'congratulate' (賀); exact meaning varies by kanji and context and is commonly linked to the historical Kaga province/city. |
Japanese |
Unisex |
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Kalkin
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rise; prosper; get up |
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Boy |
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Kanta
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Beloved, beautiful, lustrous (Sanskrit). In Japanese the meaning varies by kanji, often elements like 'broad/generous' + 'big'. |
Japanese, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Karrah
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Beloved; friend |
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Girl |
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Katla
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Derived from Old Norse 'ketill' - 'kettle' or 'cauldron' (name also associated with the Icelandic volcano Katla) |
Norse |
Girl |
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Kealana
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Likely Hawaiian in origin, related to Kealani - generally interpreted as 'heavenly' or 'chiefly/royal'. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kelala
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No widely attested traditional meaning; likely a modern coinage or variant. Related names can carry meanings like 'beloved' (Kalila, Arabic) or be personal names in Amharic. |
Arabic |
Unisex |
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Kentyn
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Derived from Kent: 'border/coastal district' or 'from Kent' (modern elaboration) |
English |
Boy |
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Keyffe
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Uncertain - possibly 'gentle, kind' if linked to Irish Keefe, or 'pleasure/joy' if influenced by Arabic kief. |
English |
Unisex |
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Kieffer
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From 'Kiefer' - 'pine' (topographic name for someone who lived by pine trees); used as a surname-turned given name |
German |
Boy |
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Kirkleigh
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Church meadow or clearing by the church |
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Girl |
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Koldobika
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Famous in battle; renowned warrior |
Basque |
Boy |
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Kristia
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Follower of Christ; 'anointed'. |
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Girl |
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Kveld
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evening |
Icelandic, Norse, Norwegian |
Unisex |
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Kahealaniokamalama
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The heavenly call of the moon (called by the moon's light) |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kamakakoiokalauokalani
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Child of the many heavens (beloved/esteemed child of the heavens) |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Karika
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Derived from Hungarian for 'ring/hoop'; alternatively treated as a diminutive/variant of Kara ('beloved' or 'dark') |
Hungarian |
Girl |
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Kauiulani
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Often interpreted as 'the royal beloved' or 'beloved princess' (Hawaiian elements implying royalty/cherished). |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Keeyan
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From Irish Cian 'ancient' or Persian 'king/royal' |
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Boy |
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Keris
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Varies by origin: 'love' (if from Welsh Carys/Cerys); alternatively a form related to Keri/Kerry; or 'ceremonial dagger' (if from Malay/Indonesian keris). |
Cornish, English, Indonesian, Malay |
Unisex |
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Khione
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snow |
Greek |
Girl |
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Kirani
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Likely "ray" or "ray of light" (derived from the Sanskrit name Kiran); also used as a modern/adapted personal name in Caribbean contexts. |
Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Konstas
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constant, steadfast |
Greek, Latin |
Boy |
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Krzysio
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Diminutive of Krzysztof meaning 'bearer of Christ' / 'follower of Christ' |
Polish |
Boy |
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kyley
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Feminine form of Kyle; 'narrow strait' or 'channel' |
English |
Girl |
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Ka-Au-Moana
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ocean current / current of the sea |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kagah
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Unknown or unverified; no widely documented meaning. May be a place-name, clan name, or derive from a local word in a specific language |
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Unisex |
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Kallagun
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Likely 'cold battle' or 'Kalla's battle' (Kalla = cold or a personal name; gunn = Old Norse 'battle') |
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Girl |
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Kantha
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Likely from Sanskrit roots meaning 'beloved' or 'beautiful' (from Kānta); alternatively related to Sanskrit kaṇṭha meaning 'throat/neck'. Used as a feminine name in South Asia. |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Girl |
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Karralea
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Likely "beloved meadow" (Kara = beloved/dear, Lea = meadow) |
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Girl |
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Katlina
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Pure |
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Girl |
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Kealanah
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Possibly 'slender, narrow' (from Irish Caolán) or 'the path/way' (from Hawaiian Keala); often treated as a feminine elaboration |
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Girl |
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Kelan
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slender, narrow |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kenward
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brave/keen guardian |
English |
Boy |
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Keyffer
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From German 'Kiefer' meaning 'pine (tree)' or 'jaw'; commonly interpreted as 'pine' (nature) |
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Boy |
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Kielan
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From Gaelic Caolán, meaning 'slender' or 'narrow' (often interpreted as 'little slender one') |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kirkley
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Church meadow / clearing by the church |
English |
Unisex |
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Koldobike
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Feminine form/derivative of Koldo - roughly 'woman/child of Koldo' (Koldo itself is a Basque form of a Germanic name meaning roughly 'brave counsel' or 'bold counselor'). |
Basque |
Girl |
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Kristian
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Follower of Christ |
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Boy |
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Kvintinuas
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Diminutive of Quintus, meaning 'fifth' or 'fifth-born'. |
Lithuanian |
Boy |
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Kahealaniokamaluhilani
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Likely 'the heavenly call' or 'called by heaven' - built from kahea ('to call') + lani ('heaven/royal'), with additional elements (o, kama, luhilani) indicating 'of/the child' or other descriptive heavenly element. |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kamakoa
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Child warrior; brave child |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
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Karil
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Derived from Karl/Carl - "free man" |
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Boy |
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Kaukab
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star; planet; celestial body |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Kefee
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Unknown - no widely recorded traditional meaning; likely a modern, diminutive or stage name. |
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Girl |
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Kerith
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Brook, ravine or gorge (from the Hebrew place name 'Cherith') |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Khirah
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Goodness, benevolence; virtuous or chosen |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Kiranmala Dasi
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Kiranmala = 'garland of rays' or 'garland of light'; Dasi = 'female servant' or 'devotee'. Together: 'servant/devotee of Kiranmala' or 'servant of the garland of light.' |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Konsuelo
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consolation, comfort |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Krzysiu
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bearer of Christ |
Polish |
Boy |
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