Names Starting with K
Explore the meaning, origin, and etymology of given names.
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KATHRYN
A variant spelling of Katherine, derived from the Greek word katharos, meaning '...
English, Greek 2 peopleKai
Kaji
Fire or flame; can also refer to a rudder or helm.
Japanese 1 peopleKarel
Free man or man of the people.
Czech, Dutch, Slavic 1 peopleKarl
Free man or man of the people.
Germanic 12 peopleKaspar
Treasurer or keeper of the treasure.
Persian, German 1 peopleKate
A diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
Greek 11 peopleKatharane
Pure or unsullied.
Greek 1 peopleKatharine
Pure or unsullied.
Greek 4 peopleKatherine
Pure or unsullied.
Greek 28 peopleKathleen
An Irish form of Katherine, derived from the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure....
Irish, English, Greek 2 peopleKatie
Pure or unsullied.
Greek 1 peopleKatrina
A Germanic and Scandinavian form of Katherine, derived from the Greek word katha...
German, Scandinavian, Greek 2 peopleKatsuji
The meaning depends on the kanji characters used; common elements include 'katsu...
Japanese 2 peopleKatsuyi
Meaning depends on kanji characters used; may relate to victory, merit, or excel...
Japanese 1 peopleKawa
River (Japanese); or a plant used in traditional ceremonies (Polynesian).
Japanese, Polynesian 1 peopleKay
Rejoicing or pure, depending on origin.
English, Scottish 3 peopleKazys
Mighty with a spear or powerful warrior.
Lithuanian 1 peopleKeel
Possibly related to 'keel' (the bottom of a ship) or a variant of Germanic names...
Dutch, Germanic 1 peopleKeller
One who dwells in a cellar or basement.
German 1 peopleKellian
Descendant of Ceallach, meaning bright-headed or warrior.
Irish 1 peopleKellogg
One who kills pigs or works with pigs.
English 1 peopleKemit
Black land, referring to the fertile soil of Egypt.
Egyptian 1 peopleKenesaw
The meaning is uncertain; possibly related to a place name.
Native American 3 peopleKenneth
Handsome or comely.
Scottish Gaelic 17 peopleKensuke
The meaning depends on the kanji used; commonly 'healthy' or 'assistant' combine...
Japanese 1 peopleKent
From the English county of Kent, or meaning 'bright' or 'white'.
English 2 peopleKenzie
A diminutive of Mackenzie, derived from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meanin...
Scottish, English 2 peopleKerel
Fellow, guy, or man.
Dutch 1 peopleKermit
Without envy or free from envy.
Irish 1 peopleKern
Dark-skinned or swarthy; also a kernel or grain.
Irish, German 1 peopleKetha
The meaning is uncertain.
Unknown 1 peopleKevapir
The meaning is uncertain.
Unknown 1 peopleKey
Derived from the English word 'key,' referring to an instrument for opening lock...
English 2 peopleKhan
Ruler, king, or leader.
Turkic, Persian, Mongolian 1 peopleKhun
Lord, master, or honorific title.
Thai 1 peopleKid
Derived from the English word 'kid,' originally referring to a young goat and la...
English 2 peopleKijuro
The meaning depends on the kanji used; commonly 'tree' or 'second' combined with...
Japanese 1 peopleKiki
A diminutive or nickname form, sometimes derived from Greek origins or used as a...
Greek, Japanese 1 peopleKikujiro
A Japanese masculine name typically composed of kanji characters that may relate...
Japanese 1 peopleKillian
Church or follower of Cillian.
IrishKils
The meaning is uncertain; it may be a variant or diminutive of names with German...
Germanic, possibly Scandinavian 1 peopleKing
A person of royal rank or authority; used as a given name derived from the Engli...
English 1 peopleKinuji
A Japanese masculine name whose meaning depends on the kanji characters used, po...
Japanese 1 peopleKirk
A church or place of worship, derived from the Scottish word for church.
Scottish, Old Norse 1 peopleKirsten
Follower of Christ, derived from the name Christian.
ScottishKirtland
Kitty
A diminutive form meaning kitten or a pet cat, or a nickname for Katherine.
English 1 peopleKiyosha
A Japanese feminine name whose meaning depends on the kanji used, potentially re...
Japanese 1 peopleKlaus
Victory of the people or people's triumph.
GermanicKnox
From a rounded hilltop or knoll, derived from a Scottish place name.
Scottish, Old English 1 peopleKnud
Knot or to knot, derived from Old Norse elements relating to knotting or binding...
Scandinavian, Old Norse 1 peopleKnut
Knot or to knot, derived from Old Norse elements relating to knotting or binding...
Scandinavian, Old Norse 1 peopleKnute
A Scandinavian form of Canute, derived from the Old Norse name KnĂștr.
Scandinavian 2 peopleKojiro
A Japanese masculine name typically composed of kanji characters, often relating...
Japanese 1 peopleKoontz
The meaning is uncertain; it may derive from a German place name or occupational...
German, possibly Ashkenazi Jewish 1 peopleKossleth
The meaning is uncertain and requires further etymological research.
Germanic, possibly Old Norse 1 peopleKrund
The meaning is uncertain; it may relate to Germanic or Old Norse elements.
Germanic, possibly Old Norse 1 peopleKuntson
Son of Kunt, a Scandinavian given name.
Scandinavian 1 peopleKurt
Courteous or of noble birth.
Germanic 2 peopleKyuro
The meaning depends on the kanji used, but typically combines characters for 'cl...
Japanese 1 people