Female and male names starting with the letter "K" .
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KELIE
FeminineUnique and beautiful female name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname Kelly. It means "bright-headed" or "famous warrior," making it a strong and distinctive choice for parents.
KELIEL
MasculineHebrew name meaning "voice of God," associated with cherubim angels in Jewish angelology.
KELII
MasculineRare Hawaiian male name meaning "happy" or "joyful," traditionally bestowed upon boys believed to bring positivity into families, and held by several historical Hawaiian chiefs.
KELIJAH
MasculineCaptivating Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my portion.
KELIJAH
FeminineHebrew-origin name that means "the Lord is my portion," reflecting trust in God's providence.
KELIK
MasculineUnisex name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. It means 'strong' or 'powerful'.
KELIL
MasculineArabic name derived from Qabil, meaning "firstborn son," prominent in Islamic tradition as Cain's counterpart and a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
KELILA
FeminineBeautiful Hebrew name meaning "song" or "chant," associated with King David's musical sister and popular Israeli singer Kelila Hila. It symbolizes creativity and brings joy to others' lives.
KELILAH
FeminineKelilah, of Hebrew origin, means "voice" and signifies strength and eloquence.
KELIN
MasculineIrish name derived from "Cillin," meaning "devoted to God.
KELIN
FeminineRare yet captivating Irish name derived from Caelan/Kaelan meaning "handsome," historically associated with wealthy and noble families in Ireland.
KELINA
FeminineUnique feminine name of Slavic origin, meaning 'circle' or 'wheel', associated with the Slavic goddess of spring, fertility, and rebirth.
KELINDA
FeminineIgbo-African name meaning "rejoicing with confidence".
KELIS
MasculineDistinctive African-American female name derived from Greek "Chloe," meaning "blooming." It gained fame through singer Kelis Rogers in the late 1990s.
KELIS
FeminineUnique and meaningful African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'charming' and 'the one who brings joy'.
KELISA
FeminineAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning "one who gives," reflecting the values of generosity and kindness.
KELISE
FeminineHebrew name meaning "beginning" or "firstborn," notably held in Jewish tradition as Adam's first wife, Seth's mother.
KELISHA
FeminineIntriguing African-American name, coined in the late 20th century as a blend of Kelli and Melissa, both meaning 'beautiful'.
KELISIA
FeminineGreek name meaning 'spiral shell', symbolizing beauty and grace.
KELISSA
FeminineUnique unisex name of African origin, derived from the Akan people and meaning "born on Sunday." It carries cultural significance as it's believed those born on this day are destined for greatness. While rare, Kelissa has been carried by notable figures like singer-songwriter Kelissa Martin.
KELITA
FeminineExotic African name of Yoruba origin meaning "I have found wealth.
KELIX
MasculineUncommon given name of unknown origin and meaning.
KELIYAH
FeminineUnique Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my vow" or "the Lord is my promise," derived from the Hebrew word 'keliyah.' It signifies strength, faith, and devotion, and is pronounced as kee-lee-uh.
KELL
MasculineUnique Welsh name derived from 'celwydd', meaning 'harmonious' or 'uniform'. Once popular among Welsh nobility, today it remains rare yet distinctive with positive associations and easy pronunciation.
KELLA
FeminineIrish-origin feminine given name meaning 'strife' or 'discord', but associated with strength and resilience due to its powerful sound.
KELLAM
MasculineRare Irish name derived from 'O'Cellaigh', meaning 'descendant of Cellach'. It originated in County Kerry.
KELLAN
MasculineIrish name dating back to the 9th century, derived from "Cillén" meaning 'little bright-headed one'.
KELLAN
FeminineIrish origin name that means "bright-headed" or "handsome", gaining popularity as a modern given name.
KELLAND
MasculineKelland, of Welsh origin, means "land of strife" or "land of struggle".
KELLANI
FeminineKellani, of Yoruba origin, means 'strong-willed' or 'powerful'.
KELLAR
MasculineRare Scottish given name with occupational roots, originally meaning 'cooper' or 'keeper of the cellar,' symbolizing strength and resilience.
KELLE
MasculineRare and captivating female given name of unknown origin, with no widely recognized meaning or historical associations. Its unique sound and rhythm make it appealing despite its mysterious past. While some believe it may be a variant spelling of Kelly, this theory lacks definitive evidence. Today, Kelle remains a distinctive choice for those seeking something different.
KELLE
FeminineIntriguing Irish name derived from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach," which translates to "strife" or "quarrel.
KELLEA
FeminineRare yet captivating Irish female name derived from Caoilfhionn, meaning "fair-haired" or "slender," with historical ties to the goddess Caolinn.
KELLEE
MasculineUnique, American female first name created by author Nicholas Sparks for his novel "The Notebook", gaining popularity after the book's publication and film adaptation despite having no documented etymology or traditional meaning.
KELLEE
FeminineDistinctive American female given name created in the late 20th century as a variant of Irish origin Kelly, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'war'. Its popularity has been limited, peaking at rank 946 in 1978, but its uniqueness and association with actress Kellee Hawthorne may appeal to some.
KELLEEN
FeminineAttractive Irish female name with a profound meaning. It translates to "dark-haired" or "hawk-like," signifying both elegance and strength.
KELLEI
FeminineUnique Irish female name derived from the surname Kelly, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'war', typically pronounced KEH-lee.
KELLEIGH
FeminineRare yet captivating Irish given name, derived from the Irish surname O'Kelly which means "strife" or "contention," but has evolved to represent creativity, independence, and strength.
KELLEN
MasculineUncommon Irish boy's name derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Cuilinn', meaning "descendant of Cullen" or "of Cullen's family".