Female and male names starting with the letter "K" .

Irish given name derived from Cennetig, meaning "chief victory" or "leader victorious.

Distinctively Japanese name, derived from the word "ken" which signifies 'healthy' or 'sound'.

Rare French given name derived from "ken," meaning "to know" or "to understand.

African-American name of Ashanti origin, meaning "born on Wednesday".

American girls' name created from the elements 'Kenna', meaning wise or intelligent, and '-isha', often associated with beautiful flowers, resulting in the interpretation of Kenneshia as 'wise flower' or 'intelligent beauty'. Its origins are unclear but it gained some popularity during the 20th century.

Kenneth is a Scottish name derived from "Ceann" meaning 'head' and "Mac" meaning 'son', associated with Saint Kenneth and King Kenneth II, as well as the River Kennet in England.

Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Cenath," meaning "handsome.

Scottish masculine given name derived from Gaelic elements "Cenn" meaning 'head' or 'chief,' and "Eth" meaning 'fire.' It is traditionally associated with Saint Kenneth, an Irish abbot and monastery founder in Scotland during the 6th century.

Unique female given name of African American origin, derived from the masculine Scottish name Kenneth meaning 'handsome'. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century as part of the Black Power movement aiming to celebrate African heritage.

Rare African name of Swahili origin meaning "upward.

American female given name created by author Anne Rice for her novel "The Queen of the Damned." It has no specific meaning or etymology, but is now occasionally chosen by parents inspired by popular culture despite its fictional origin.

Uncommon Irish name derived from the surname O'Cathena, which means "descendant of Cathen", itself believed to mean "little wren" in Gaelic.

Unique African American name derived from "Quentin," meaning "fifth" in Latin. Popularized during the early 20th century, it's now rare but notable due to Olympic gold medalist Kennetta Gaines.

Unique American female given name with Irish roots, derived from the surname Kennedy, meaning 'descendant of Ceannéidigh'.

The Irish name Kenney means "handsome," derived from the surname O'Caoimhin.

Irish given name derived from the surname Kennedy, meaning "descendants of Éaghan," which translates to "little fire" or "fire chief.

African origin name derived from Swahili "kennya," meaning "wise.

African-origin name derived from Swahili word "kizunguzungu", meaning 'crazy', chosen often for sound rather than meaning, yet it signifies spiritedness or exceptional behavior in many African cultures.

African female given name derived from Swahili 'kennya', meaning 'place where gold is found'.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "God hears" or "God has heard," symbolizing divine attentiveness and profound spiritual significance.

Distinctive given name of unknown origin, primarily used in the United States since the mid-20th century. Its meaning and etymology remain unclear, with theories suggesting it may be derived from ancient Celtic names or invented in modern America. Despite its mystery, Kennice continues to be chosen by parents seeking an uncommon name for their children.

Modern American name created by combining elements of Kennedy, Kenna, and Celine, with no specific meaning or origin.

Unique Hebrew female name derived from the word "ken," meaning to establish or confirm.

Fictional American girl's name created by Stephen King in his 1994 novel 'Insomnia', interpreted to mean 'wise warrior' or 'intelligent fighter', and gaining popularity despite its modern origin.

Scottish given name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Kennedy, meaning 'head' and 'fierce', conveying strength and uniqueness.

Distinctive Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word for wisdom.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "ken", meaning "zeal". It translates to "God is zealous" or "God is eager".

African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning "My God's Own.

African-origin feminine given name derived from the Hausa language, meaning "God's gift.

The Dutch name Kennis means 'knowledge'.

Rare Dutch female first name derived from 'kennis', meaning knowledge or awareness.

African-American name derived from Swahili 'kina', meaning 'hers'. It signifies strength, independence, and femininity.

Distinctive African American female name derived from the Swahili word "kenya", meaning "little mountain". It signifies strength, resilience, and endurance.

Rare English given name derived from the Old English personal name "Cyning," meaning "king." It was introduced by Anglo-Saxon tribes and has a powerful royal connotation.

Rare English given name derived from the Old French Kenisson, meaning "bold" or "brave" warrior.

Uncommon, African-origin female name from Uganda's Luganda tribe, meaning 'wise woman'.

Kenneth is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic "Cionaodh," meaning "Head Full of Fire" or "Leader Full of Inspiration.

Rare, Scottish-derived name with historical significance, tracing back to King Kenneth MacAlpin who unified Scotland in the 9th century, and means "handsome" or "bold chief".

African Igbo name meaning "Wise Heart," reflecting intelligence and empathy.

African name of Igbo origin, meaning "God has favored me," often given after adversity to signify divine blessing.