Female and male names starting with the letter "K" .
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KISHORE
MasculineIndian male name derived from Sanskrit words 'kishi' (army) and 'rājan' (king), translating to 'army king'. It's associated with strength and leadership.
KISHUN
MasculineRare Indian male name derived from Sanskrit's 'Kishkindha', the monkey kingdom of Hindu god Hanuman, symbolizing strength and bravery.
KISIA
FeminineAfrican-derived name from the Luganda people of Uganda, meaning 'sunrise', symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
KISKA
FeminineFinnish name derived from 'kissakas', meaning 'little cat'.
KISMAT
FeminineDistinctive Indian name derived from 'kismet,' meaning fate or destiny, carrying deep cultural significance and representing acceptance of divine decree.
KISMET
MasculinePersian-origin name derived from Arabic "kismah," meaning destiny or fate.
KISMET
FeminineTurkish name meaning 'destiny', symbolizing surrender to fate and faith in divine providence.
KISON
MasculineAncient Hebrew name derived from "kiss", signifying affection and love. It has historical significance, appearing in the Bible as Kiss/Kisson, and is also found in various cultures with meanings like "bringer of joy" or "bright star".
KISSA
FeminineAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning "pure" or "clean," symbolizing innocence and purity.
KISSEY
FeminineUnique African name of Akan origin, believed to be a variant of Akosua, meaning 'born on Wednesday'.
KISSHA
FeminineRare, unique name of unknown origin, with no clear historical or cultural significance. Its meaning remains uncertain.
KISSIAH
FeminineUnique Hebrew name meaning 'curve' or 'bend', signifying adaptability and grace.
KISSIE
FeminineUnique given name of unknown African-inspired origin and unclear meaning.
KISSY
FeminineDistinctive and captivating name of unknown origin, with no recognized derivation from popular languages or cultures.
KISTA
FeminineRare, African-origin female name derived from Yoruba culture, meaning "to meet" and symbolizing divine encounters or fateful meetings.
KISTEN
FeminineRare German name derived from the word "Kind," meaning "child.
KISTIN
FeminineScandinavian-derived name, originating from Old Norse Kristín and ultimately from Greek 'Christós,' meaning 'anointed' or 'appointed.' It shares rich historical significance with figures like Saint Christina the Astonishing and literary character Kristin Lavransdatter.
KISTINA
FeminineUnique Greek female name derived from "kiste," meaning "basket" or "box." It signifies richness and abundance, often given to girls born with a full head of hair.
KISTY
FeminineUncommon yet captivating Greek female name meaning 'bag' or 'container', originally used as a metaphor for a woman full of surprises and riches.
KISWA
FeminineAfrican-origin name from Swahili culture, popularized by the sacred Kiswa Cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca.
KISWANA
FeminineAfrican name of Setswana origin, meaning 'beauty', and carries connotations of elegance, grace, and charm.
KISWANNA
FeminineRare yet significant Swahili name meaning 'of the coast', reflecting African cultural heritage.
KIT
FeminineEnglish gender-neutral given name derived from Middle English 'kit', meaning 'young cat'. It gained popularity in the late 19th century, with a meaning of 'bright' or 'sharp'.
KIT
MasculineUnisex given name of English origin, derived from 'kitte', meaning 'little wig' or 'young cat'. It has been associated with youthfulness and playfulness throughout history, as seen in notable figures like Christopher Isherwood (known as Kit) and Kit Carson.
KITA
FeminineJapanese unisex name derived from "kita," meaning "north." Historically respected, it's associated with strength, resilience, tranquility, and solitude, and has been carried by notable figures like painter Kita Sadakichi.
KITAI
MasculineUnique Japanese given name derived from "Kita," meaning "north." Though rare historically, its recent popularity stems from media appearances like Shadow of the Colossus.
KITANA
FeminineCaptivating female name of Japanese origin, meaning 'Northern Flower', symbolizing beauty amidst snowy landscapes.
KITANNA
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew name with biblical roots, meaning 'God hears' or 'God has heard', signifying that the bearer is someone whom God listens to.
KITARA
FeminineUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning "guitar," popularized by Prince but used in Africa for centuries.
KITIARA
FeminineCaptivating Greek name derived from 'kitara', meaning lyre, associated with Apollo in Greek mythology, and popularized through fantasy literature like Dragonlance series.
KITINA
FeminineAfrican origin name from Congo, meaning 'God has heard', symbolizing hope and faith.
KITO
FeminineRare, unisex Japanese name derived from 'kito', meaning 'small bird', symbolizing good fortune and happiness.
KITO
MasculineThe name Kito originates from various cultures, signifying 'pure' (Japanese), 'king/ruler' (African Yoruba), or 'frozen/ice' (Hawaiian).
KITRA
FeminineUnique Hebrew female name meaning "like a song" or "lyric".
KITRICK
MasculineThe rare American name Kitrick has no widely agreed-upon meaning but allows bearers to create their own story.
KITRINA
FeminineGreek-derived name meaning 'dress' or 'tunic', inspired by the goddess Chthonia, with no specific historical figure associated but linked to Greek mythology.
KITSIA
FeminineRare Hebrew female name derived from the Bible's King David's granddaughter; its meaning may symbolize strength.
KITSON
MasculineUncommon English first name with Old English origins meaning 'cheese'.
KITSY
FeminineAmerican female given name coined by Zelda Fitzgerald in honor of her sister Gertrude Sanger, with no specific meaning but significant for its personal history and sisterly bond.
KITT
FeminineGerman-origin boy's name, derived from "kitti" meaning kitten, popularized in the U.S. by the TV show Knight Rider but remaining uncommon overall.