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Jumbo m EnglishFrom
jumbo, an adjective to describe something that is especially large or powerful, derived from the name of a large African elephant from East Africa that was purchased by American showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for the Ringling Bros... [
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Juniata f AmericanFrom the name of a river in the American state of Pennsylvania, which may be a corruption of Iroquoian
Onayutta meaning "standing stone". The name was known from its use in a popular song of the 19th century, 'The Blue Juniata' (1841).
Juverna f English (Rare)This was a Roman name for Ireland, from Old Celtic *
Iveriu "Ireland" (accusative case *
Iverionem, ablative *
Iverione) – from which eventually arose Irish
Ériu and
Éire (compare
Eireann).
Jynx m & f EnglishLatinized form of
Iynx, or directly from the English word meaning “wryneck” (a bird used in witchcraft and divination).
Kabena f & m English, AfricanAllegedly a form of
Kwabena. While this name seems to be used exclusively as a masculine name in Africa, in English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name.
Kadia f African AmericanThis name may be of Creole or European origin. In the case of a possible European origin it may have come from the Russian name Katya which is short for Ekaterina or Katerina.
Kahlan f Literature, Popular Culture, EnglishCreated by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and the love interest of Richard Cypher/Rahl, the main protagonist... [
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Kahmylei f English (American)Kahmylei is an uncommon name, used by about one person as of 4/13/2024. It has some Hawaiian origin but is mostly made up.
Kale m EnglishVariant of Kalen, name of irish origin, meaning "slender" or "little warrior,. or Kyle, which has two origins: from the gaelic "caol", that means "strait". And the second or maybe from the name fo the district of Kyle, in the Ayrshire, which the name has the same origin, (or it might be from the gaelic "coille", that means "wood").
Kaleena f English (Modern, Rare)This name had a spike in popularity in America after child actress Kaleena Kiff appeared on the television sitcom
Love, Sidney (1981-1983).
Kaliana f EnglishThis name was given to 41 girl born in the USA in 2010.
Kameeka f African American (Rare)Possibly an invented name blending the popular phonetic prefix
ka and the name
Tamika. This is the name of the main character in Thelma Lynne Godin's children's book
The Hula Hoopin' Queen (2014).