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Kein
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Varies by origin - from Hebrew often linked to 'acquired' (Cain/Qayin); in German the word means 'no/none' (not originally a given name); in Japanese the meaning depends on kanji used. |
German |
Boy |
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Keryll
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Likely 'lordly' (from Greek kyrillos) or alternatively linked to 'free man' (from Germanic karl) |
English, Welsh |
Unisex |
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Khryst
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Derived from Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed'; associated with 'Christ'. |
Greek |
Boy |
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kirstin
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Follower of Christ; 'anointed' |
English, Scandinavian |
Girl |
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Kornilija
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Feminine form of Cornelius - 'of the Cornel family' (from Latin cornu 'horn') |
Latin |
Girl |
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Kudrettin
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Power/might of the faith (literally 'power of the religion') |
Turkish |
Boy |
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Kynzlie
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king's meadow |
English |
Girl |
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Ka-Lei-Kau-Maka
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'The lei that adorns the face' - figuratively 'beloved adorned one' or 'one graced with a garland' |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kahua
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foundation; base; site; place (a platform or plot) |
Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Kalmen
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“beautiful name” or “good name” (from Greek kalos + onoma) |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Kappi
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champion, warrior |
Icelandic, Norse |
Boy |
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Karstyn
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Follower of Christ (Christian) |
English |
Girl |
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Katrien
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Pure |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Keanna
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Modern coinage with variable meanings - often associated with 'ancient' (from Cian) or linked to 'divine/God is gracious' if related to Kiana/Gianna |
English |
Girl |
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Kelil
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Likely 'friend, close companion' from Arabic Khalil; in Hebrew contexts may be associated with 'crown' or 'ornament'. |
Arabic, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Keosha
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Modern elaboration of Keisha; ultimately related to Hebrew Keziah, meaning 'cassia' (a spice, like cinnamon) |
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Girl |
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Keylleigh
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Modern variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh - often interpreted as 'slender, fair' (from Gaelic Caoilfhionn) or 'meadow' (from Leigh). |
English |
Girl |
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Kilby
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'Killi's farm' or 'farm/village by a spring'. |
English |
Boy |
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Kirstina
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Follower of Christ; anointed |
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Girl |
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Kolyen
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victory of the people |
Slavic |
Boy |
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Kristynne
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Follower of Christ |
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Girl |
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Kyd
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Likely 'kid' - a young goat; used as a nickname for a child or lively person. |
English |
Unisex |
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Kaida-Jade
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Combines Kaida (commonly interpreted as 'little dragon' in modern usage) and Jade ('precious green gemstone') - roughly 'little dragon of jade' or 'precious little dragon'. |
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Girl |
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Kamaraj
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King of love or desire |
Indian |
Boy |
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Karli
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Diminutive of Karl/Karla: 'free man' - used for females as 'free woman' or 'free-spirited' |
English, Germanic |
Girl |
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Kaviraj
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King of poets; royal/chief poet |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Keio
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Likely from Japanese elements Kei (慶/敬 - 'joy', 'celebration', or 'respect') + ō (long o / masculine ending) - roughly 'respected/joyful man' or 'great joy'. |
Japanese |
Boy |
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Kerylyn
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A modern coinage meaning roughly 'Keri + Lyn' - combining the sense of Keri/Kerry ('dark' or 'from County Kerry') with -lyn (a feminine suffix often associated with 'lake') |
English |
Girl |
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Khrystianna
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Follower of Christ (anointed one) |
Greek, Latin |
Girl |
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Kirsty
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Follower of Christ (Christian) |
Scottish |
Girl |
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Kornilios
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Derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, meaning 'of the horn' or 'horned'. |
Latin |
Boy |
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Kudsi
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Sacred; holy; literally 'of al-Quds' (Jerusalem) |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Kyo
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Varies by language and kanji/hanja: in Japanese often written with characters like 京 ('capital') or 恭 ('respectful'); in Korean (교) can mean 'teach', 'bridge', 'school', or 'exchange' depending on hanja. |
Japanese, Korean |
Unisex |
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Ka-Lei-Nani
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the beautiful lei (a garland) |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
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Kahyl
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If from Arabic 'Khalil': 'friend/companion'. If linked to Irish 'Cahill' (from Cathal): 'battle-mighty/descendant of Cathal'. Often interpreted more generally as 'beloved companion' in modern usage. |
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Boy |
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Kalmin
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Meaning uncertain - probably a form of Kalman/Kálmán (traditional personal name); may be an invented blend rather than having a distinct historical meaning |
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Boy |
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Kappie
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Affectionate diminutive meaning roughly 'little Kap' - likely derived from Dutch kap ('cap') or used as a pet form of names beginning with Kap-/Kapp-; exact literal origin uncertain |
Afrikaans, Dutch |
Unisex |
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Karswel
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Likely 'man of the well' or 'free man by the spring' - a modern blend of 'Karl/Carl' (man) and 'wel' (well/spring) |
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Boy |
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Katriena
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Pure |
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Girl |
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Keany
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Associated with the Irish root Cian - often interpreted as 'ancient' or 'descendant of Cian' in surname form |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Kelilah
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Crown; laurel; honor (related Arabic forms can mean 'beloved') |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Kepa
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rock, stone |
Basque |
Boy |
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Keylley
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Descendant of Ceallach; often interpreted as "bright-headed" or associated with "war/strife" |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Kildaire
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Church of the oak |
Irish |
Boy |
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Kirstine
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Follower of Christ; Christian |
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Girl |
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Kolyssa
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Modern invented feminine name; often treated as a variant of Melissa ('honeybee') or Alyssa, with no long-established traditional meaning |
English |
Girl |
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Krita
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Created, made; done, accomplished or completed |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kyda
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No established historical meaning; typically treated as a modern invented name or variant. Sometimes associated with meanings of related names (e.g., Kade: 'round/stout' from Old English). |
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Unisex |
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Kaida-Joy
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A compound meaning roughly 'Kaida' (varies by kanji; often rendered in modern use as a spirited or 'little dragon' image) + 'Joy' (happiness) - overall: 'joyful Kaida' or 'joyful little dragon'. |
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Girl |
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Kamaren
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Varies by origin: from Cameron ('crooked nose' or 'river bend'), from Kamran ('successful, prosperous'), or linked to Arabic qamar ('moon'). |
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Unisex |
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