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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 | 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== | ==The list== | ||
'''Kabecka'''. Native American, Arikara tribe. Meaning "Twin."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kabecka</ref> | '''Kabecka'''. Native American, Arikara tribe. Meaning "Twin."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kabecka</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. | ||
''' | '''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 | ||
'''Kagiso'''. Southern African, Tswana. Meaning "Peace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kagiso</ref> | |||
''' | '''Kahoru''' (かほる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2010/01/kahoru.html</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> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Kamber'''. English. From the English surname Kamber, meaning "From Wales (Cambria)."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kamber</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 | |||
'''Kamon''' (กมล). Thai. Meaning "Heart, mind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kamon</ref> | |||
'''Kanta''' (कान्ता, कान्त). Hindi and Bengali. In Sanskrit, meaning "Beauty."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kanta</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> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Kapua'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The flower" or "The child."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kapua</ref> | |||
'''Karam''' (كرم). Arabic. Meaning "Generosity, nobleness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/karam</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
''' | '''Kathan'''. Irish. A variant of the name Cathan. Meaning "Battle victor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kathan</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" /> | ||
'''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. | |||
'''Kaworu''' (かをる). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/kaoru.html</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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" /> | |||
'''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 | |||
''' | '''Keiki'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Child" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/keiki</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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> | |||
'''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> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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> | |||
'''Kenwood'''. English. Meaning "Royal guardian" in Old English (''Cyneweard'').<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kenwood</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | |||
'''Keone'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "The homeland" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/keone</ref> | |||
'''Kern'''. German. From the surname. Meaning "A seed of grain."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kern</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Khamphet''' (ຄຳເພັດ). Lao. Meaning "Gold gem" or "Gold diamond."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/khamphet</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Killian'''. Irish. A form of the name Cillian. Meaning "A monk's cell."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/killian</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> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Kipling'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "From Cuppel's people."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kipling</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Kiss'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "An affectionate touch" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/kiss</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
'''Konani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Bright" in Hawaiian.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/konani</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 | |||
'''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> | |||
'''Kulap''' (กุหลาบ). Thai. Meaning "Rose" in Thai.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kulap</ref> Keywords: beauty, flower, nature, plant, two syllables | |||
'''Kumbukani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Remember" in Chewa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kumbukani</ref> | |||
'''Kunzang''' (ཀུན་བཟང). Tibetan, Bhutanese. Meaning "All good, ever excellent" in Tibetan.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kunzang</ref> | |||
'''Kusuma'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Flower" in Sanskrit ( कुसुम ).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kusuma</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 | |||
'''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 | |||
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