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'''Kabecka'''. Native American, Arikara tribe. Meaning "Twin."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kabecka</ref> Keywords: birth, family, three syllables. | '''Kabecka'''. Native American, Arikara tribe. Meaning "Twin."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kabecka [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401162633/https://babynames.com/name/kabecka Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birth, family, three syllables. | ||
'''Kadek'''. Balinese. Meaning "Younger sibling; second-born child."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kadek</ref> Keywords: birth, family, two syllables. | '''Kadek'''. Balinese. Meaning "Younger sibling; second-born child."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kadek [https://web.archive.org/web/20221106194358/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kadek Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birth, family, two syllables. | ||
'''Kaegan'''. American English. A modern name, possibly created by combination of the names Kay and Keagan.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kaegan</ref> US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 61% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAEGAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | '''Kaegan'''. American English. A modern name, possibly created by combination of the names Kay and Keagan.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kaegan [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129042501/https://babynames.com/name/kaegan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 61% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAEGAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kagiso'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Peace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kagiso</ref> | '''Kagiso'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Peace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kagiso [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129084511/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kagiso Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kahoru''' (かほる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/kahoru.html</ref> | '''Kahoru''' (かほる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/kahoru.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220527212742/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/kahoru.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kahurangi'''. Maori. Meaning "Sky blue," or a gemstone found in New Zealand with a green color.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kahurangi</ref> | '''Kahurangi'''. Maori. Meaning "Sky blue," or a gemstone found in New Zealand with a green color.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kahurangi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122182758/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kahurangi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kai'''. Hawaiian. A neutral name, meaning "Sea" in Hawaiian. Other names spelled the same way are feminine names in some languages (such as Swedish), and masculine in others (such as Scandinavian, Frisian, and Welsh).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kai-3</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_03.htm</ref> US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAI/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, water | '''Kai'''. Hawaiian. A neutral name, meaning "Sea" in Hawaiian. Other names spelled the same way are feminine names in some languages (such as Swedish), and masculine in others (such as Scandinavian, Frisian, and Welsh).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kai-3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230405123420/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kai-3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_03.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_03.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160720001558/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, water | ||
'''Kailash''' (कैलाश). Hindi. From the place name (the name of a sacred mountain in the Himalayas), meaning "Crystal."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: earth, mountains, places, two syllables | '''Kailash''' (कैलाश). Hindi. From the place name (the name of a sacred mountain in the Himalayas), meaning "Crystal."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: earth, mountains, places, two syllables | ||
'''Kaipo'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The sweetheart."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaipo</ref> US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAIPO/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, two syllables | '''Kaipo'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The sweetheart."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaipo [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122224147/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaipo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAIPO/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kalani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The heavens," or "The sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kalani</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, neutral inclined, sky, three syllables | '''Kalani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The heavens," or "The sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kalani [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082605/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kalani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220125163633/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, neutral inclined, sky, three syllables | ||
'''Kalin'''. English, modern. A combination of the names Caleb and Colin.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kalin</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,020 people with this name, used as a masculine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | '''Kalin'''. English, modern. A combination of the names Caleb and Colin.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kalin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128103131/https://babynames.com/name/kalin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,020 people with this name, used as a masculine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220125163633/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KALANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kamber'''. English. From the English surname Kamber, meaning "From Wales (Cambria)."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kamber</ref> Keywords: two syllables. | '''Kamber'''. English. From the English surname Kamber, meaning "From Wales (Cambria)."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kamber [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128205003/https://babynames.com/name/kamber Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables. | ||
'''Kameron'''. English. Modern variant of the name Cameron. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "Crooked nose." Short form: '''Kam'''. Other variants: '''Kamryn'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kameron</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamryn</ref> US SSA data shows use of Kameron as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAMERON/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, masculine inclined, one syllable, three syllables, two syllables | '''Kameron'''. English. Modern variant of the name Cameron. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "Crooked nose." Short form: '''Kam'''. Other variants: '''Kamryn'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kameron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206225848/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kameron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329033042/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamryn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074412/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamryn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows use of Kameron as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAMERON/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180228102135/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/K/KA/KAMERON/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, masculine inclined, one syllable, three syllables, two syllables | ||
'''Kamon''' (กมล). Thai. Meaning "Heart, mind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamon</ref> | '''Kamon''' (กมล). Thai. Meaning "Heart, mind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011749/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kanta''' (कान्ता, कान्त). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanta</ref> | '''Kanta''' (कान्ता, कान्त). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanta [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606095058/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanta Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kanti''' (कान्ती, कान्ति). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty." Also another name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of luck, beauty, and prosperity.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanti</ref> | '''Kanti''' (कान्ती, कान्ति). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty." Also another name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of luck, beauty, and prosperity.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanti [https://web.archive.org/web/20220616051837/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanti Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kaoru''' (かおる). Japanese. Meaning "Incense" (香) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaoru</ref> In the US, this name is very rare; SSA data shows about 43 people with this name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAORU/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables | '''Kaoru''' (かおる). Japanese. Meaning "Incense" (香) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaoru [https://web.archive.org/web/20230321015309/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kaoru Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the US, this name is very rare; SSA data shows about 43 people with this name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAORU/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables | ||
'''Kapua'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The flower" or "The child."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kapua</ref> | '''Kapua'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The flower" or "The child."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kapua [https://web.archive.org/web/20220707130407/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kapua Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Karam''' (كرم). Arabic. Meaning "Generosity, nobleness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/karam</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | '''Karam''' (كرم). Arabic. Meaning "Generosity, nobleness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/karam [https://web.archive.org/web/20230531052735/https://www.behindthename.com/name/karam Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | ||
'''Karmel''' (כַּרְמֶל). Hebrew. From the Biblical place, the name of a mountain in the Holy Land. Meaning "Garden land."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 133 people with this name, and it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KARMEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, earth, feminine inclined, mountain, place, rare | '''Karmel''' (כַּרְמֶל). Hebrew. From the Biblical place, the name of a mountain in the Holy Land. Meaning "Garden land."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 133 people with this name, and it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KARMEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, earth, feminine inclined, mountain, place, rare | ||
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'''Karni''' (קַרְנִי). Hebrew. Meaning "My horn," a symbol of strength.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: two syllables | '''Karni''' (קַרְנִי). Hebrew. Meaning "My horn," a symbol of strength.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Karsen''' or '''Karsyn'''. English, modern. Modern neutral variants of the neutral name Carson. From the Scottish surname.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/karsyn</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carson</ref> US SSA data shows 4,310 people named Karsyn, and it is used as a feminine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KARSYN/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables | '''Karsen''' or '''Karsyn'''. English, modern. Modern neutral variants of the neutral name Carson. From the Scottish surname.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/karsyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011749/https://www.behindthename.com/name/karsyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carson [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606060139/https://www.behindthename.com/name/carson Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows 4,310 people named Karsyn, and it is used as a feminine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KARSYN/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kasey'''. English. A variant spelling of neutral '''Casey'''. Meaning "Vigilant, wakeful."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 176,438 people named Casey, and it is used as a masculine name 58% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CASEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, personality, two syllables, virtue | '''Kasey'''. English. A variant spelling of neutral '''Casey'''. Meaning "Vigilant, wakeful."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 176,438 people named Casey, and it is used as a masculine name 58% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CASEY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20211105102638/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CASEY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, personality, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Kathan'''. Irish. A variant of the name Cathan. Meaning "Battle victor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kathan</ref> Keywords: battle, courage, two syllables | '''Kathan'''. Irish. A variant of the name Cathan. Meaning "Battle victor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kathan [https://web.archive.org/web/20221003081648/https://babynames.com/name/kathan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: battle, courage, two syllables | ||
'''Katlego'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Success" in Tswana.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/katlego</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | '''Katlego'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Success" in Tswana.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/katlego [https://web.archive.org/web/20211020185947/https://www.behindthename.com/name/katlego Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | ||
'''Katz'''. German. From the surname. From the German word ''katze'', meaning "Cat."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/katz</ref> Keywords: animals, mammals, one syllable. | '''Katz'''. German. From the surname. From the German word ''katze'', meaning "Cat."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/katz [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204221744/https://babynames.com/name/katz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: animals, mammals, one syllable. | ||
'''Kaworu''' (かをる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/kaoru.html</ref> | '''Kaworu''' (かをる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/kaoru.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902204446/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/kaoru.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kayden'''. English, modern. A modern neutral variant of the English masculine name Caden. From the Irish surname Caden, from the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning "Son of Cadán."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayden</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caden</ref> US SSA data shows 34,953 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 82% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, modern, two syllables | '''Kayden'''. English, modern. A modern neutral variant of the English masculine name Caden. From the Irish surname Caden, from the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning "Son of Cadán."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082702/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075506/https://www.behindthename.com/name/caden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows 34,953 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 82% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, modern, two syllables | ||
'''Kayin'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Celebrated child" in Yoruba.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayin-1</ref> US SSA data shows about 478 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | '''Kayin'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Celebrated child" in Yoruba.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayin-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007084925/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kayin-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 478 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kealoha'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The loved one" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kealoha</ref> US SSA data shows about 66 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, very rare | '''Kealoha'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The loved one" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kealoha [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320162315/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kealoha Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 66 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KA/KAYDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, very rare | ||
'''Keelan'''. English. From the Irish surname, short for the Irish surname Keelahan, an anglicized form of Gaelic surname Ó Céileacháin. Meaning "Descendant of Ceileachain," which in turn means "Little companion." Variants: '''Kelan''' and '''Keelin'''.<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 2,693 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 89% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KEELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | '''Keelan'''. English. From the Irish surname, short for the Irish surname Keelahan, an anglicized form of Gaelic surname Ó Céileacháin. Meaning "Descendant of Ceileachain," which in turn means "Little companion." Variants: '''Kelan''' and '''Keelin'''.<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 2,693 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 89% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KEELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kefilwe'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "I was given" in Tswana.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kefilwe</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | '''Kefilwe'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "I was given" in Tswana.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kefilwe [https://web.archive.org/web/20221224013312/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kefilwe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | ||
'''Kei''' (けい). Japanese. Meaning "Knight" (桂) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/kei.html</ref> Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 513 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KEELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable, two syllables | '''Kei''' (けい). Japanese. Meaning "Knight" (桂) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/kei.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902204442/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/kei.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 513 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KEELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable, two syllables | ||
'''Keiki'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Child" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/keiki</ref> | '''Keiki'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Child" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/keiki [https://web.archive.org/web/20220706135325/https://babynames.com/name/keiki Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kelby'''. English. From the English surname. Meaning "From the ridge farm." Variant: '''Kelbie'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kelby</ref> US SSA data shows 4,925 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, two syllables | '''Kelby'''. English. From the English surname. Meaning "From the ridge farm." Variant: '''Kelbie'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kelby [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131004308/https://babynames.com/name/kelby Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows 4,925 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, two syllables | ||
'''Kelekokio'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Seahorse" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kelekokio</ref> Seahorses are an example of gender variance in nature, because the males carry the eggs. Keywords: animals, fish, gender variance, nautical, sea, water | '''Kelekokio'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Seahorse" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kelekokio [https://web.archive.org/web/20221003083908/https://babynames.com/name/kelekokio Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Seahorses are an example of gender variance in nature, because the males carry the eggs. Keywords: animals, fish, gender variance, nautical, sea, water | ||
'''Kelly'''. English, Irish. Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Ceallach. Meaning "Bright-headed." Variants: '''Kellen''', '''Kelley''', '''Kelli''', '''Kellin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kellen</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelly</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 521,635 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELLY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American comedian and nurse [[Kelli Dunham]].<ref name="Guerrero">{{Cite web |title=Genderqueer Comic Kelli Dunham On Getting (Thee) Away From a Nunnery |last=Guerrero |first=Desirée |work=The Advocate |date=21 April 2020 |access-date=3 June 2020 |url= https://www.advocate.com/comedy/2020/4/21/genderqueer-comic-kelli-dunham-getting-thee-away-nunnery}}</ref> | '''Kelly'''. English, Irish. Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Ceallach. Meaning "Bright-headed." Variants: '''Kellen''', '''Kelley''', '''Kelli''', '''Kellin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kellen [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207001555/https://babynames.com/name/kellen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelly [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075507/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelly Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 521,635 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELLY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206161901/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELLY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American comedian and nurse [[Kelli Dunham]].<ref name="Guerrero">{{Cite web |title=Genderqueer Comic Kelli Dunham On Getting (Thee) Away From a Nunnery |last=Guerrero |first=Desirée |work=The Advocate |date=21 April 2020 |access-date=3 June 2020 |url= https://www.advocate.com/comedy/2020/4/21/genderqueer-comic-kelli-dunham-getting-thee-away-nunnery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103074504/https://www.advocate.com/comedy/2020/4/21/genderqueer-comic-kelli-dunham-getting-thee-away-nunnery |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
'''Kellsie'''. English. A modern American English neutral variant of the English feminine Chelsea, from the place name Chelsea. Meaning "Landing place for chalk or limestone" in Old English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kellsie</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chelsea</ref> | '''Kellsie'''. English. A modern American English neutral variant of the English feminine Chelsea, from the place name Chelsea. Meaning "Landing place for chalk or limestone" in Old English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kellsie [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203200523/https://babynames.com/name/kellsie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chelsea [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329132440/https://www.behindthename.com/name/chelsea Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kelcey'''. English. The most neutral variant of feminine Kelsey. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Cenel's island" in Old English. Another origin is the Old English personal name Céolsige, meaning "Ship victory." Other variants are statistically more likely to be used as feminine names: '''Kelsi''', '''Kelsie''', '''Kelsea''', '''Kelcey'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelsey</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 2,672 people named Kelcey, and use as a feminine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELCEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, nautical, two syllables, water | '''Kelcey'''. English. The most neutral variant of feminine Kelsey. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Cenel's island" in Old English. Another origin is the Old English personal name Céolsige, meaning "Ship victory." Other variants are statistically more likely to be used as feminine names: '''Kelsi''', '''Kelsie''', '''Kelsea''', '''Kelcey'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelsey [https://web.archive.org/web/20230405195211/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kelsey Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 2,672 people named Kelcey, and use as a feminine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KELCEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, nautical, two syllables, water | ||
'''Kendall'''. English. From the surname, from the place name of the city of Kendale in England. Meaning "Valley on the river Kent."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendall</ref> Variants: '''Kendal'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendal</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 79,129 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | '''Kendall'''. English. From the surname, from the place name of the city of Kendale in England. Meaning "Valley on the river Kent."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendall [https://web.archive.org/web/20230704181411/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendall Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Kendal'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendal [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128093201/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kendal Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows 79,129 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170618175756/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kenley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name in England. Meaning "Royal meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kenley</ref> US SSA data shows 4,973 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENLEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables | '''Kenley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name in England. Meaning "Royal meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kenley [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808113004/https://babynames.com/name/kenley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows 4,973 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENLEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kentucky'''. American English. From the place name of the US State, from the Native American Iroquois word, meaning "Prairie," or from Native American Ojibwe, meaning "Land of our fathers."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kentucky</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554924/Kentucky.html |title=Kentucky |access-date=February 25, 2007 |encyclopedia=Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030052538/http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554924/Kentucky.html |archive-date=October 30, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Nichols, John & Nyholm, Earl. ''Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe'', 1994.</ref> | '''Kentucky'''. American English. From the place name of the US State, from the Native American Iroquois word, meaning "Prairie," or from Native American Ojibwe, meaning "Land of our fathers."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kentucky [https://web.archive.org/web/20220706134127/https://babynames.com/name/kentucky Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554924/Kentucky.html |title=Kentucky |access-date=February 25, 2007 |encyclopedia=Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030052538/http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761554924/Kentucky.html |archive-date=October 30, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Nichols, John & Nyholm, Earl. ''Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe'', 1994.</ref> | ||
'''Kenwood'''. English. Meaning "Royal guardian" in Old English (''Cyneweard'').<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kenwood</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | '''Kenwood'''. English. Meaning "Royal guardian" in Old English (''Cyneweard'').<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kenwood [https://web.archive.org/web/20220817192423/https://babynames.com/name/kenwood Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | ||
'''Keone'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The homeland" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/keone</ref> | '''Keone'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The homeland" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/keone [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081438/https://www.behindthename.com/name/keone Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kern'''. German. From the surname. Meaning "A seed of grain."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kern</ref> Keywords: earth, farm, nature, plant. | '''Kern'''. German. From the surname. Meaning "A seed of grain."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kern [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207074830/https://babynames.com/name/kern Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, farm, nature, plant. | ||
'''Kerr'''. Scottish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the rough ground."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kerr</ref> Keywords: earth, one syllable | '''Kerr'''. Scottish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the rough ground."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kerr [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128102116/https://babynames.com/name/kerr Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, one syllable | ||
'''Kerry'''. English. From the place name of the Irish county, Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people." Variants: '''Kerrie'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kerry</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 88,816 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | '''Kerry'''. English. From the place name of the Irish county, Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people." Variants: '''Kerrie'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kerry [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075948/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kerry Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 88,816 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170618175756/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/K/KE/KENDALL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Keshet''' (קֶשֶׁת). Hebrew. Meaning "Rainbow" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/keshet</ref> Today, the rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBT people. Keywords: gender variance, nature, sky, two syllables | '''Keshet''' (קֶשֶׁת). Hebrew. Meaning "Rainbow" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/keshet [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081119/https://www.behindthename.com/name/keshet Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Today, the rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBT people. Keywords: gender variance, nature, sky, two syllables | ||
'''Kham''' (ຄຳ). Lao. Meaning "Gold" in Lao.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kham</ref> Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 30 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KH/KHAM/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, one syllable, treasure | '''Kham''' (ຄຳ). Lao. Meaning "Gold" in Lao.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kham [https://web.archive.org/web/20211202042857/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kham Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 30 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KH/KHAM/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, one syllable, treasure | ||
'''Khamphet''' (ຄຳເພັດ). Lao. Meaning "Gold gem" or "Gold diamond."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khamphet</ref> Keywords: earth, treasure, two syllables | '''Khamphet''' (ຄຳເພັດ). Lao. Meaning "Gold gem" or "Gold diamond."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khamphet [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604213945/https://www.behindthename.com/name/khamphet Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, treasure, two syllables | ||
'''Khayrat''' (خيرات). Arabic. Meaning "Good deeds" in Arabic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khayrat</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | '''Khayrat''' (خيرات). Arabic. Meaning "Good deeds" in Arabic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khayrat [https://web.archive.org/web/20221127130237/https://www.behindthename.com/name/khayrat Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Khurshid''' (خورشید). Persian. Meaning "Shining sun." The name of an angel. Variant: '''Khorshid'''. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khurshid</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: angel, light, sky, sun, Zoroastrianism | '''Khurshid''' (خورشید). Persian. Meaning "Shining sun." The name of an angel. Variant: '''Khorshid'''. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khurshid [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324090127/https://www.behindthename.com/name/khurshid Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: angel, light, sky, sun, Zoroastrianism | ||
'''Ki'''. [[Notable nonbinary people]] with this name include the British actor [[Ki Griffin]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0kLTrAorZ/ Instagram post], 26 October 2020</ref><ref name="thes_Holl">{{Cite web |title=Hollyoaks star Ki Griffin feels pressure of being soap's first intersex and non-binary actor |last1=Murgatroyd |first1=Lucy |last2=Greenwood |first2=Carl |work=The Sun |date=18 December 2020 |access-date=5 February 2021 |url= https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13514919/hollyoaks-ki-griffin-intersex-non-binary-actor/}}</ref> | '''Ki'''. [[Notable nonbinary people]] with this name include the British actor [[Ki Griffin]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0kLTrAorZ/ Instagram post], 26 October 2020</ref><ref name="thes_Holl">{{Cite web |title=Hollyoaks star Ki Griffin feels pressure of being soap's first intersex and non-binary actor |last1=Murgatroyd |first1=Lucy |last2=Greenwood |first2=Carl |work=The Sun |date=18 December 2020 |access-date=5 February 2021 |url= https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13514919/hollyoaks-ki-griffin-intersex-non-binary-actor/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605224413/https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13514919/hollyoaks-ki-griffin-intersex-non-binary-actor/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
'''Kijana'''. African, Kiswahili. Meaning "Youth" in Kiswahili.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kijana</ref> US SSA data shows about 393 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIJANA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables | '''Kijana'''. African, Kiswahili. Meaning "Youth" in Kiswahili.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kijana [https://web.archive.org/web/20220707141025/https://babynames.com/name/kijana Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 393 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIJANA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables | ||
'''Killian'''. Irish. A form of the name Cillian. Meaning "A monk's cell."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/killian</ref> | '''Killian'''. Irish. A form of the name Cillian. Meaning "A monk's cell."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/killian [https://web.archive.org/web/20220818043513/https://babynames.com/name/killian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kim'''. 1. English. A neutral name that can be short for neutral Kimberly or masculine Kimball. Variants: '''Kimbra''', '''Kimmie''', '''Kimmy''', '''Kym'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-1</ref> 2. Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish. In these countries, this is a masculine name, a short form derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Jehoiachin (יְהוֹיָכִין), meaning "God establishes."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jehoiachin</ref> 3. Vietnam. In this country this is a feminine name, meaning "Gold."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-3</ref> The name Kim appears in other cultures as well, each with their own views on whether it is masculine, feminine, or neutral. In the US, SSA data shows that it is feminine 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIM/index.html</ref> Notable genderqueer people with this name include American singer [[Kym Register]].<ref name="Howe">{{Cite web |title=Pinhook Pillar Kym Register Raises Their Voice on Stunning New Loamlands Record |last=Howe |first=Brian |work=INDY Week |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020 |url= https://indyweek.com/music/features/loamlands-lez-dance-kym-register-interview/}}</ref> | '''Kim'''. 1. English. A neutral name that can be short for neutral Kimberly or masculine Kimball. Variants: '''Kimbra''', '''Kimmie''', '''Kimmy''', '''Kym'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529025016/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish. In these countries, this is a masculine name, a short form derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Jehoiachin (יְהוֹיָכִין), meaning "God establishes."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jehoiachin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080312/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jehoiachin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. Vietnam. In this country this is a feminine name, meaning "Gold."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230215024815/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kim-3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> The name Kim appears in other cultures as well, each with their own views on whether it is masculine, feminine, or neutral. In the US, SSA data shows that it is feminine 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIM/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004123032/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIM/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable genderqueer people with this name include American singer [[Kym Register]].<ref name="Howe">{{Cite web |title=Pinhook Pillar Kym Register Raises Their Voice on Stunning New Loamlands Record |last=Howe |first=Brian |work=INDY Week |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020 |url= https://indyweek.com/music/features/loamlands-lez-dance-kym-register-interview/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921152416/https://indyweek.com/music/features/loamlands-lez-dance-kym-register-interview/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
'''Kimani'''. African, Kenyan. Meaning "Sailor, adventurer" in the language of the Kukiyu tribe in Kenya.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kimani</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,492 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: courage, nautical, neutral inclined, three syllables | '''Kimani'''. African, Kenyan. Meaning "Sailor, adventurer" in the language of the Kukiyu tribe in Kenya.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kimani [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329102923/https://babynames.com/name/kimani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,492 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160607034908/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: courage, nautical, neutral inclined, three syllables | ||
'''Kingsley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name Cyningesleah. Meaning "King's meadow" in Old English.<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 2,587 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, nobility, two syllables | '''Kingsley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name Cyningesleah. Meaning "King's meadow" in Old English.<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 2,587 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160607034908/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, nobility, two syllables | ||
'''Kipling'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "From Cuppel's people."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kipling</ref> Keywords: two syllables | '''Kipling'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "From Cuppel's people."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kipling [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126114214/https://babynames.com/name/kipling Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Kirabo'''. Eastern African, Ganda. Meaning "Gift" in Luganda.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirabo</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: three syllables | '''Kirabo'''. Eastern African, Ganda. Meaning "Gift" in Luganda.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirabo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205111549/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirabo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Kiran'''. Indian. Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali (किरण). Kannada (ಕಿರಣ್). Telugu (కిరణ్). Malayalam (കിരൺ). Tamil (கிரன்). Gujarati (કિરણ). Urdu (کرن). From the Sanskrit word ''kirana'' (किरण), meaning "Dust," "Thread," or "Sunbeam."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kiran</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,405 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, light, neutral inclined, sun, two syllables | '''Kiran'''. Indian. Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali (किरण). Kannada (ಕಿರಣ್). Telugu (కిరణ్). Malayalam (കിരൺ). Tamil (கிரன்). Gujarati (કિરણ). Urdu (کرن). From the Sanskrit word ''kirana'' (किरण), meaning "Dust," "Thread," or "Sunbeam."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kiran [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320090157/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kiran Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,405 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 52% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160607034908/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIMANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, light, neutral inclined, sun, two syllables | ||
'''Kirby'''. English. From the English surname, from the place name, meaning "church settlement" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirby</ref> US SSA data shows 14,218 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIRBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | '''Kirby'''. English. From the English surname, from the place name, meaning "church settlement" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirby [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081818/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kirby Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows 14,218 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIRBY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230517211337/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIRBY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Kisembo'''. Eastern African, Tooro. Meaning "Gift" in Rutooro.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kisembo</ref><ref>Jonathan Musere. ''Traditional African Names''. Scarecrow Press, 2000. P. 162.</ref> Keywords: three syllables | '''Kisembo'''. Eastern African, Tooro. Meaning "Gift" in Rutooro.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kisembo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205113908/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kisembo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>Jonathan Musere. ''Traditional African Names''. Scarecrow Press, 2000. P. 162.</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Kiss'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "An affectionate touch" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kiss</ref> Keywords: love, one syllable | '''Kiss'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "An affectionate touch" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kiss [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320123324/https://babynames.com/name/kiss Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: love, one syllable | ||
'''Kit'''. English. Neutral short form of masculine name Christopher and feminine name Katherine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kit</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,154 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIT/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable | '''Kit'''. English. Neutral short form of masculine name Christopher and feminine name Katherine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kit [https://web.archive.org/web/20230404185440/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kit Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,154 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KI/KIT/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable | ||
'''Knight'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Warrior."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/knight</ref> US SSA data shows about 218 people with this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KN/KNIGHT/index.html</ref> Keywords: nobility, occupation, one syllable | '''Knight'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Warrior."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/knight [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130203452/https://babynames.com/name/knight Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 218 people with this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KN/KNIGHT/index.html</ref> Keywords: nobility, occupation, one syllable | ||
'''Konani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/konani</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: three syllables | '''Konani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/konani [https://web.archive.org/web/20210127045435/https://www.behindthename.com/name/konani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Kondwani'''. Southern African, Chewa, Tumbuka. Meaning "Be happy, rejoice" in Chewa and Tumbuka.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kondwani</ref> Keywords: emotion, happiness, positivity, three syllables | '''Kondwani'''. Southern African, Chewa, Tumbuka. Meaning "Be happy, rejoice" in Chewa and Tumbuka.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kondwani [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205103700/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kondwani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, happiness, positivity, three syllables | ||
'''Kris'''. English, Flemish, and Danish. Short for many masculine, feminine, and neutral names, such as Christopher, Christina, Christian, Kristina, Kristian, Kistroffer, and so on. All of these derive from Christian names referring to Jesus Christ. The word "Christ" (from Greek ''Christos'' Χριστός) means "Anointed." Variants: '''Chris''', '''Kristi''', '''Kristie''', '''Kristy'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kris</ref> US SSA data shows about 24,923 people named Kris, and use as a feminine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KR/KRIS/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, neutral inclined, one syllable, religious, spiritual, two syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include American author [[Kris Ripper]].<ref name="Gray">{{Cite web |title=A sit down with Kris Ripper where I ask about kinky pirates. |author=Gray, J.R. |work= |date=October 16, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |url= https://jrgraybooks.com/2015/10/16/a-sit-down-with-kris-ripper-where-i-ask-about-kinky-pirates/}}</ref> | '''Kris'''. English, Flemish, and Danish. Short for many masculine, feminine, and neutral names, such as Christopher, Christina, Christian, Kristina, Kristian, Kistroffer, and so on. All of these derive from Christian names referring to Jesus Christ. The word "Christ" (from Greek ''Christos'' Χριστός) means "Anointed." Variants: '''Chris''', '''Kristi''', '''Kristie''', '''Kristy'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kris [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529131549/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kris Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 24,923 people named Kris, and use as a feminine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KR/KRIS/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170208091122/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/K/KR/KRIS/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Christian, neutral inclined, one syllable, religious, spiritual, two syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include American author [[Kris Ripper]].<ref name="Gray">{{Cite web |title=A sit down with Kris Ripper where I ask about kinky pirates. |author=Gray, J.R. |work= |date=October 16, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |url= https://jrgraybooks.com/2015/10/16/a-sit-down-with-kris-ripper-where-i-ask-about-kinky-pirates/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019114621/https://jrgraybooks.com/2015/10/16/a-sit-down-with-kris-ripper-where-i-ask-about-kinky-pirates/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
'''Kulap''' (กุหลาบ). Thai. Meaning "Rose" in Thai.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kulap</ref> Keywords: beauty, flower, nature, plant, two syllables | '''Kulap''' (กุหลาบ). Thai. Meaning "Rose" in Thai.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kulap [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528162642/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kulap Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: beauty, flower, nature, plant, two syllables | ||
'''Kumbukani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Remember" in Chewa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kumbukani</ref> | '''Kumbukani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Remember" in Chewa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kumbukani [https://web.archive.org/web/20211209144259/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kumbukani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kunzang''' (ཀུན་བཟང). Tibetan, Bhutanese. Meaning "All good, ever excellent" in Tibetan.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kunzang</ref> | '''Kunzang''' (ཀུན་བཟང). Tibetan, Bhutanese. Meaning "All good, ever excellent" in Tibetan.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kunzang [https://web.archive.org/web/20220516225419/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kunzang Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Kusuma'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Flower" in Sanskrit ( कुसुम ).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kusuma</ref> Keywords: flower, nature, plant, three syllables | '''Kusuma'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Flower" in Sanskrit ( कुसुम ).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kusuma [https://web.archive.org/web/20230121210959/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kusuma Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: flower, nature, plant, three syllables | ||
'''Kyrie'''. American English. A modern name derived from a Christian prayer in Greek, ''Kyrie eleison'', meaning "Lord, have mercy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kyrie</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,861 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KY/KYRIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, modern, neutral inclined, religious, spiritual, three syllables, two syllables | '''Kyrie'''. American English. A modern name derived from a Christian prayer in Greek, ''Kyrie eleison'', meaning "Lord, have mercy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kyrie [https://web.archive.org/web/20221001115547/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kyrie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,861 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KY/KYRIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, modern, neutral inclined, religious, spiritual, three syllables, two syllables | ||
'''Kyung''' (경). Korean. Meaning "Honor," or other meanings depending on the ''hanja'' characters used to spell it. Also transliterated as '''Gyeong'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong</ref> In the US, the name is rare at about 105 people. US SSA data shows it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KY/KYUNG/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, virtue | '''Kyung''' (경). Korean. Meaning "Honor," or other meanings depending on the ''hanja'' characters used to spell it. Also transliterated as '''Gyeong'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604044030/https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604044030/https://www.behindthename.com/name/gyeong Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the US, the name is rare at about 105 people. US SSA data shows it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KY/KYUNG/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007002310/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/K/KY/KYUNG/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, virtue | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
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An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with K, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with K include Kai, Kelly, Kim, Kit, and Kris. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with K, more than 200 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with J. Next page: neutral names starting with L.
The list
Kabecka. Native American, Arikara tribe. Meaning "Twin."[1] Keywords: birth, family, three syllables.
Kadek. Balinese. Meaning "Younger sibling; second-born child."[2] Keywords: birth, family, two syllables.
Kaegan. American English. A modern name, possibly created by combination of the names Kay and Keagan.[3] US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 61% of the time.[4] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables
Kagiso. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Peace."[5]
Kahoru (かほる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.[6]
Kahurangi. Maori. Meaning "Sky blue," or a gemstone found in New Zealand with a green color.[7]
Kai. Hawaiian. A neutral name, meaning "Sea" in Hawaiian. Other names spelled the same way are feminine names in some languages (such as Swedish), and masculine in others (such as Scandinavian, Frisian, and Welsh).[8][9] US SSA data shows this is used as a masculine name 83% of the time.[10] Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, water
Kailash (कैलाश). Hindi. From the place name (the name of a sacred mountain in the Himalayas), meaning "Crystal."[9] Keywords: earth, mountains, places, two syllables
Kaipo. Hawaiian. Meaning "The sweetheart."[11] US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.[12] Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, two syllables
Kalani. Hawaiian. Meaning "The heavens," or "The sky."[13][9] US SSA data shows about 4,000 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.[14] Keywords: air, neutral inclined, sky, three syllables
Kalin. English, modern. A combination of the names Caleb and Colin.[15] US SSA data shows about 3,020 people with this name, used as a masculine name 52% of the time.[16] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables
Kamber. English. From the English surname Kamber, meaning "From Wales (Cambria)."[17] Keywords: two syllables.
Kameron. English. Modern variant of the name Cameron. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "Crooked nose." Short form: Kam. Other variants: Kamryn.[18][19][20] US SSA data shows use of Kameron as a masculine name 87% of the time.[21] Keywords: appearance, masculine inclined, one syllable, three syllables, two syllables
Kamon (กมล). Thai. Meaning "Heart, mind."[22]
Kanta (कान्ता, कान्त). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty."[23]
Kanti (कान्ती, कान्ति). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty." Also another name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of luck, beauty, and prosperity.[24]
Kaoru (かおる). Japanese. Meaning "Incense" (香) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.[25] In the US, this name is very rare; SSA data shows about 43 people with this name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.[26] Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables
Kapua. Hawaiian. Meaning "The flower" or "The child."[27]
Karam (كرم). Arabic. Meaning "Generosity, nobleness."[28][9]
Karmel (כַּרְמֶל). Hebrew. From the Biblical place, the name of a mountain in the Holy Land. Meaning "Garden land."[9] US SSA data shows 133 people with this name, and it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.[29] Keywords: Biblical, earth, feminine inclined, mountain, place, rare
Karni (קַרְנִי). Hebrew. Meaning "My horn," a symbol of strength.[9] Keywords: two syllables
Karsen or Karsyn. English, modern. Modern neutral variants of the neutral name Carson. From the Scottish surname.[30][31] US SSA data shows 4,310 people named Karsyn, and it is used as a feminine name 87% of the time.[32] Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables
Kasey. English. A variant spelling of neutral Casey. Meaning "Vigilant, wakeful."[9] US SSA data shows 176,438 people named Casey, and it is used as a masculine name 58% of the time.[33] Keywords: neutral inclined, personality, two syllables, virtue
Kathan. Irish. A variant of the name Cathan. Meaning "Battle victor."[34] Keywords: battle, courage, two syllables
Katlego. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Success" in Tswana.[35][9]
Katz. German. From the surname. From the German word katze, meaning "Cat."[36] Keywords: animals, mammals, one syllable.
Kaworu (かをる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.[37]
Kayden. English, modern. A modern neutral variant of the English masculine name Caden. From the Irish surname Caden, from the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning "Son of Cadán."[38][39] US SSA data shows 34,953 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 82% of the time.[40] Keywords: masculine inclined, modern, two syllables
Kayin. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Celebrated child" in Yoruba.[41] US SSA data shows about 478 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 88% of the time.[42] Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables
Kealoha. Hawaiian. Meaning "The loved one" in Hawaiian.[43] US SSA data shows about 66 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 51% of the time.[44] Keywords: affection, love, neutral inclined, very rare
Keelan. English. From the Irish surname, short for the Irish surname Keelahan, an anglicized form of Gaelic surname Ó Céileacháin. Meaning "Descendant of Ceileachain," which in turn means "Little companion." Variants: Kelan and Keelin.[9] US SSA data shows 2,693 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 89% of the time.[45] Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables
Kefilwe. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "I was given" in Tswana.[46][9]
Kei (けい). Japanese. Meaning "Knight" (桂) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.[47] Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 513 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.[48] Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable, two syllables
Keiki. Hawaiian. Meaning "Child" in Hawaiian.[49]
Kelby. English. From the English surname. Meaning "From the ridge farm." Variant: Kelbie.[50] US SSA data shows 4,925 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 72% of the time.[51] Keywords: earth, two syllables
Kelekokio. Hawaiian. Meaning "Seahorse" in Hawaiian.[52] Seahorses are an example of gender variance in nature, because the males carry the eggs. Keywords: animals, fish, gender variance, nautical, sea, water
Kelly. English, Irish. Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Ceallach. Meaning "Bright-headed." Variants: Kellen, Kelley, Kelli, Kellin.[53][54][9] US SSA data shows 521,635 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 86% of the time.[55] Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American comedian and nurse Kelli Dunham.[56]
Kellsie. English. A modern American English neutral variant of the English feminine Chelsea, from the place name Chelsea. Meaning "Landing place for chalk or limestone" in Old English.[57][58]
Kelcey. English. The most neutral variant of feminine Kelsey. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Cenel's island" in Old English. Another origin is the Old English personal name Céolsige, meaning "Ship victory." Other variants are statistically more likely to be used as feminine names: Kelsi, Kelsie, Kelsea, Kelcey.[59][9] US SSA data shows 2,672 people named Kelcey, and use as a feminine name 74% of the time.[60] Keywords: feminine inclined, nautical, two syllables, water
Kendall. English. From the surname, from the place name of the city of Kendale in England. Meaning "Valley on the river Kent."[61] Variants: Kendal.[62][9] US SSA data shows 79,129 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 62% of the time.[63] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables
Kenley. English. From the surname, from the place name in England. Meaning "Royal meadow."[64] US SSA data shows 4,973 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 84% of the time.[65] Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables
Kentucky. American English. From the place name of the US State, from the Native American Iroquois word, meaning "Prairie," or from Native American Ojibwe, meaning "Land of our fathers."[66][67][68]
Kenwood. English. Meaning "Royal guardian" in Old English (Cyneweard).[69] Keywords: nobility, two syllables
Keone. Hawaiian. Meaning "The homeland" in Hawaiian.[70]
Kern. German. From the surname. Meaning "A seed of grain."[71] Keywords: earth, farm, nature, plant.
Kerr. Scottish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the rough ground."[72] Keywords: earth, one syllable
Kerry. English. From the place name of the Irish county, Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people." Variants: Kerrie.[73][9] US SSA data shows about 88,816 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 52% of the time.[74] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables
Keshet (קֶשֶׁת). Hebrew. Meaning "Rainbow" in Hebrew.[75] Today, the rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBT people. Keywords: gender variance, nature, sky, two syllables
Kham (ຄຳ). Lao. Meaning "Gold" in Lao.[76] Very rare in the US, SSA data shows about 30 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 84% of the time.[77] Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, one syllable, treasure
Khamphet (ຄຳເພັດ). Lao. Meaning "Gold gem" or "Gold diamond."[78] Keywords: earth, treasure, two syllables
Khayrat (خيرات). Arabic. Meaning "Good deeds" in Arabic.[79][9] Keywords: two syllables, virtue
Khurshid (خورشید). Persian. Meaning "Shining sun." The name of an angel. Variant: Khorshid. [80][9] Keywords: angel, light, sky, sun, Zoroastrianism
Ki. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the British actor Ki Griffin.[81][82]
Kijana. African, Kiswahili. Meaning "Youth" in Kiswahili.[83] US SSA data shows about 393 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.[84] Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables
Killian. Irish. A form of the name Cillian. Meaning "A monk's cell."[85]
Kim. 1. English. A neutral name that can be short for neutral Kimberly or masculine Kimball. Variants: Kimbra, Kimmie, Kimmy, Kym.[86] 2. Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish. In these countries, this is a masculine name, a short form derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Jehoiachin (יְהוֹיָכִין), meaning "God establishes."[87] 3. Vietnam. In this country this is a feminine name, meaning "Gold."[88] The name Kim appears in other cultures as well, each with their own views on whether it is masculine, feminine, or neutral. In the US, SSA data shows that it is feminine 85% of the time.[89] Notable genderqueer people with this name include American singer Kym Register.[90]
Kimani. African, Kenyan. Meaning "Sailor, adventurer" in the language of the Kukiyu tribe in Kenya.[91] US SSA data shows about 2,492 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 53% of the time.[92] Keywords: courage, nautical, neutral inclined, three syllables
Kingsley. English. From the surname, from the place name Cyningesleah. Meaning "King's meadow" in Old English.[9] US SSA data shows about 2,587 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 85% of the time.[93] Keywords: earth, masculine inclined, nobility, two syllables
Kipling. English. From the surname. Meaning "From Cuppel's people."[94] Keywords: two syllables
Kirabo. Eastern African, Ganda. Meaning "Gift" in Luganda.[95][9] Keywords: three syllables
Kiran. Indian. Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali (किरण). Kannada (ಕಿರಣ್). Telugu (కిరణ్). Malayalam (കിരൺ). Tamil (கிரன்). Gujarati (કિરણ). Urdu (کرن). From the Sanskrit word kirana (किरण), meaning "Dust," "Thread," or "Sunbeam."[96] US SSA data shows about 3,405 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 52% of the time.[97] Keywords: earth, light, neutral inclined, sun, two syllables
Kirby. English. From the English surname, from the place name, meaning "church settlement" in Old Norse.[98] US SSA data shows 14,218 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 80% of the time.[99] Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables
Kisembo. Eastern African, Tooro. Meaning "Gift" in Rutooro.[100][101] Keywords: three syllables
Kiss. English. A modern name. Meaning "An affectionate touch" in English.[102] Keywords: love, one syllable
Kit. English. Neutral short form of masculine name Christopher and feminine name Katherine.[103] US SSA data shows about 3,154 people with this name, and use as a masculine name 67% of the time.[104] Keywords: neutral inclined, one syllable
Knight. English. From the surname. Meaning "Warrior."[105] US SSA data shows about 218 people with this given name.[106] Keywords: nobility, occupation, one syllable
Konani. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright" in Hawaiian.[107][9] Keywords: three syllables
Kondwani. Southern African, Chewa, Tumbuka. Meaning "Be happy, rejoice" in Chewa and Tumbuka.[108] Keywords: emotion, happiness, positivity, three syllables
Kris. English, Flemish, and Danish. Short for many masculine, feminine, and neutral names, such as Christopher, Christina, Christian, Kristina, Kristian, Kistroffer, and so on. All of these derive from Christian names referring to Jesus Christ. The word "Christ" (from Greek Christos Χριστός) means "Anointed." Variants: Chris, Kristi, Kristie, Kristy.[109] US SSA data shows about 24,923 people named Kris, and use as a feminine name 51% of the time.[110] Keywords: Christian, neutral inclined, one syllable, religious, spiritual, two syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include American author Kris Ripper.[111]
Kulap (กุหลาบ). Thai. Meaning "Rose" in Thai.[112] Keywords: beauty, flower, nature, plant, two syllables
Kumbukani. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Remember" in Chewa.[113]
Kunzang (ཀུན་བཟང). Tibetan, Bhutanese. Meaning "All good, ever excellent" in Tibetan.[114]
Kusuma. Indonesian. Meaning "Flower" in Sanskrit ( कुसुम ).[115] Keywords: flower, nature, plant, three syllables
Kyrie. American English. A modern name derived from a Christian prayer in Greek, Kyrie eleison, meaning "Lord, have mercy."[116] US SSA data shows about 3,861 people with this name, and use as a feminine name 68% of the time.[117] Keywords: Christian, modern, neutral inclined, religious, spiritual, three syllables, two syllables
Kyung (경). Korean. Meaning "Honor," or other meanings depending on the hanja characters used to spell it. Also transliterated as Gyeong.[118][119] In the US, the name is rare at about 105 people. US SSA data shows it is used as a feminine name 83% of the time.[120] Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, virtue
See also
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