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Khandi f English
Variant of Candy.
Khiara f African American
Spelling variant of Kiara or Chiara.
Khloya f Russian
Russian form of Chloe.
Khrisipp m Russian
Russian form of Chrysippos.
Khyber m Afghan
Supposedly from a Hebrew word meaning "fort" or "palace". This is the name of a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Kiel m English (American)
Sometimes a nickname for Ezekiel. Also is a German word meaning "keel (of a boat)", a surname, and the name of a city which is sometimes used as a given name. ... [more]
Kilda f English
Probably derived from the name of the island St. Kilda.... [more]
Kildine f Literature, French (Rare)
Invented by Queen Marie of Romania for her children's book 'Kildine, histoire d'une méchante petite princesse' (Kildine: Story of a Naughty Little Princess), published ca. 1921. Known bearers include the professional tennis player Kildine Chevalier and the French noblewoman Kildine de Sambucy de Sorgue (1979-).
Kili m Literature, Germanic Mythology
Name of one of the dwarves in The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fili's brother.... [more]
Kilina f Russian
Russian short form of Akilina
Kilu f German (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the Swahili word kilulu "little pearl" (ki- is a diminutive prefix in Swahili, and lulu means "pearl").... [more]
Kimimila f Sioux
From Lakota kimímila "butterfly".
Kirito m Japanese (Rare)
Kirito is the username of a character in 'Sword Art Online'. Being a nickname for a combat game, it possibly derive from the Japanese verb 切る (kiru) meaning "to cut" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person".
Kirsan m Russian
Russian short form of the Greek name Chrysanthos.
Kisstine f American (Rare)
Originally latin, Christiana translated in the Basque country of France to Kistin (kis-tahn) or Kistine (kees-tee-nye). From there, Finnish and American variations to Kisstine.
Kitra f American (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Kitsa f Greek (Rare)
Diminutive of Kyriaki. It is the feminine equivalent of Kitsos, which is a diminutive of Kyriakos.... [more]
Kitza f English (American, Rare), Greek
Hypochoristic form of Kyriaki.... [more]
Klärchen f German (Rare), Literature
Alternate spelling of Clärchen.
Kleber m French
Transferred use from the German surname Kleber, borne by the Alsatian Jean-Baptiste Kléber who was a general in the French revolutionary wars.
Klemensa f Polish, German (Rare)
Polish and Germanised spelling of Clemensa.
Kleopha f German (Archaic)
Derived from Latin Cleophae "of Cleophas" (see Cleofe). Cf. Cleophea, Kleofa.
Klexi f German (Rare)
Nickname and diminutive for Alexandra. Rarely---if ever---used as an official given name in Germany.
Klit m Russian
Russian form of Kleitos.
Knarf m Popular Culture
Frank spelled backwards. ... [more]
Knoel m Obscure
Variant of Noel.... [more]
Knoll m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Knoll.
Knowledge f & m English (Puritan), Literature, English (African)
From Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun) from an Old English compound based on cnāwan meaning "know."... [more]
Kocku m German (Rare)
Probably a Germanisation of the originally Akan name Koku.
Koco f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Coco.
Koël f Hindi
Alternate latinisation of Koel.
Koel f Bengali (Hindu), Hindi
Alternate latinisation of Koyal.
Koito f & m Japanese (Rare)
From Ito prefixed with a ko kanji, such as 小 meaning "small," 紅 meaning "crimson," 瑚, part of Sango, 心 meaning "heart, mind," 幸 meaning "good luck, happiness" or 香 meaning "fragrance." It can also be written as a combination of 恋 (koi) meaning "(romantic) love" and a to kanji, e.g. 音 meaning "sound" (this combination is more often used on males).... [more]
Koknesis m Baltic Mythology
Meaning "wood-bearer" in Latvian. Koknesis is a hero in the Latvian epic poem 'Lāčplēsis'.
Kokolo m Kongo
Of unknown meaning.
Kolbe m & f American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred from the surname Kolbe, notably borne by the 20th century catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Kolinda f Croatian (Rare)
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović (born 1968) was the president of Croatia 2015–2020. She was named after a 1967 song ‘Colinda’ by the Croatian singer Zdenka Vučković... [more]
Kolle m German (Silesian)
Lower Silesian dialect form of Karl.
Kona f & m Hawaiian
Hawaiian word meaning "leewards" corresponding to South West due to Hawaiian tradewinds.
Konyek m Eastern African, African Mythology
Konyek is a character from Maasai Mythology. His name has no known meaning.
Kornelius m Dutch, German (Rare), Estonian
Dutch and German variant and Estonian form of Cornelius.
Koronos m Greek Mythology
Meaning "bent, buckled".
Koryan f African American
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Kosovare f Kosovar
Derived from Kosovo, the name of a partially recognized country in Europe that declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Kosovare Asllani (b... [more]
Kouvr f Obscure
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Kouvr Annon (2000—), an American TV personality and YouTuber.
Koyal f Indian
Means "cuckoo" or "asian koel" (a bird in the cuckoo order) in Hindi.... [more]
Krabat m Folklore, German (Modern, Rare), Literature, Sorbian
Krabat is derived from the Sorbian word for "Croat". He is a legendary figure in Sorbian folklore and the hero of Otfried Preußler's novel 'Krabat'. ... [more]
Kracht m Low German
Low German form of Kraft.
Kraft m Medieval German, German (Modern, Rare)
Kraft is a normal German word meaning "power, force".... [more]
Krateia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Krates, a derivative of Greek κράτος (kratos) meaning "strength, power". This was borne by the mother of 7th-century BC Greek tyrant Periander.
Kratipp m Russian
Russian form of Kratippos.
Krescenty m Polish
Polish form of Crescentius.
Kreuzwendedich m German (Rare, Archaic)
The Name is derived from the sentence Kreuz, wende Dich! "Cross, turn around". ... [more]
Kristacia f Popular Culture
Another form of "Krustacia". Spencer's Uzbek girlfriend from iCarly.
Kristofru m Maltese
Maltese form of Christopher. The English form is still more widely used in Malta.
Kriy m Bulgarian, Russian
Bulgarian and Russian form of Kreios.
Kronrod m English (Australian, Rare)
The name of a son of Hephzibah Menuhin and Lindsay Nicholas.
Krõõt f Estonian
Originally a diminutive of Margareeta, now used as a given name in its own right.
Kroy m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kroy.
Kruso m Literature
Kruso is the title hero of the German novel by Lutz Seiler. In the novel, it is a short form for Krusowitsch (a Russian surname). The phonetic similarity to Crusoe (from Robinson Crusoe) is intended.
Krustacia f Popular Culture
The name of Spencer's former Uzbek girlfriend from the TV show iCarly.
Ksantipp m Russian
Russian form of Xanthippos.
Ksavers m Latvian
Latvian form of Xaver.
Ksenofont m Polish, Russian
Polish and Russian form of Xenophon.
Ksenokrat m Croatian, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian
Croatian, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian form of Xenokrates.
Kuji m Colchian, Georgian (Rare)
This name is best known for being the name of king Kuji of Egrisi (i.e. Colchis), who reigned from 325 BC to 280 BC. Over time, Kuji also became the name of a Colchian dynasty from the historical Tao region (part of the greater Tao-Klarjeti region), which eventually evolved into the Georgian noble family of შალიკაშვილი (Shalikashvili).... [more]
Kümmernis f History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate German name of St. Wilgefortis. The German word Kümmernis means "grievance, grief".
Kundry f Theatre, German (Rare)
The female protagonist in the opera 'Parsifal' by Richard Wagner.
Kune m & f Dutch (Rare), German (Archaic), East Frisian (Archaic), West Frisian (Rare)
In Dutch and Frisian, this name is a short form of given names containing the Germanic element kuni meaning "clan, family, kin, race, kind". In other words, you could say that this name is the Dutch and Frisian cognate of Kuno.... [more]
Kunhaus f Medieval German
Formed from the name elements KUN "kin" and HAUS (with unclear meaning, see Husa).
Kunigard f Germanic, East Frisian (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic elements kuni "clan, family" and gart "enclosure".
Kunizza f Medieval German
Diminutive of names formed with the name element kuni "clan, family" or kuoni "brave".
Künna f East Frisian
East Frisian short form of Kunigunda.
Kunz m Medieval German, German (Archaic)
A once very popular short form of Konrad.
Kuprian m Russian (Rare)
Russian form of Cyprian.
Kurara f Japanese (Modern)
Japanese translation of Clara/Klara, given to Japanese girls over the last several decades.... [more]
Kushiel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Popular Culture
The title protagonist in the series of novels "Kushiel's Legacy" by Jacqueline Carey.... [more]
Kutte m German
German short form and nickname of Kurt.... [more]
Kyber m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kyber.
Kylea f English (American)
Probably a feminine form of Kyle.
Kyllene f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph in Greek Mythology.
Kyprian m Ukrainian
Form of Cyprian. Kyprian Zochovskyj was the Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia, and Russia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church from 1674 to his death in 1693.
Kyshawn m African American
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix Ky- and the name Shawn.
Labeena f English
Not available
Labinot m Albanian
Derived from the Albanian city Labinot (near Tirana).
Labrian m African American
A combination of the prefix La with the name Brian.
Lāčplēsis m Baltic Mythology
Means "bear-slayer" in Latvian. He's the hero of the eponymous Latvian epic poem.
Ladar m English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Ladislaja f German (Rare)
A feminine form of Ladislaus.
Laetare m French (Quebec, Rare)
From the Latin word laetare "rejoice! (imperative)". It is the name of the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent. This Sunday gets its name from the first few words (incipit) of the traditional Latin entrance (Introit) for the Mass of the day: "Laetare Jerusalem" ("Rejoice, O Jerusalem").
Lakshana f Indian
Of unknown meaning.
Lale f German
The name was popularized by the German singer and actress Lale Andersen, whose real name was Liese-Lotte Helene Berta Bunnenberg.
Lalita f Spanish, Portuguese
Diminutive of Lala, itself a diminutive of Laura. In other words, this is a double diminutive of Laura.
Lambis m English (Australian)
A hypochoristic form of Charalampos.
Lambo m German (Rare)
Short form or nickname for Lambert.... [more]
Lamees f Arabic
Variant transcription of Lamis.
Lanesra f English (Modern, Rare)
Arsenal (a famous football club from London) spelled backwards.
Lanfranc m History (Ecclesiastical)
English and French form of Lanfrank.
Lanfrank m Medieval German
A dithematic name formed from the Name elements lant "land" and franko "Franconian" (a German tribe), "free, outspoken".
Laquita f African American
Combination of the popular name elements La and quita (from names such as Marquita).
Laraba f Hausa
Derived from the Arabic رَابِعَة‎ (rābiʿa) meaning "fourth". This name is traditionally given to girls born on Wednesdays.
Larentia f Roman Mythology
Apparently derived from the Latin term Lares referring to minor guardian gods, the origin of which is unknown. There may be a connection to Latin larva "ghost, spectre" or larvo "to enchant, bewitch"... [more]
Larrietta f African American
Probably a feminine form of Larry.
Lativia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of popular prefix La- and -tivia.
Latiyah f African American (Modern)
Maybe blend of Atiya with a name beginning in La-.
Laurika f Afrikaans, Slovak
Afrikaans elaboration and Slovak diminutive of Laura. Laurika Rauch is a South African singer who performs in both Afrikaans and English.
Ławr m Polish
Polish transcription of Lavr.
Lawr m Russian (Germanized)
German transcription of Lavr.
Leathlobhar m Old Irish
Means "half leper" from leath "half" and lobhar "leper".
Lebefromm m & f German (Rare, Archaic)
Means "live piously" from German lebe "live" and fromm "pious". This name was created in the 17th century.
Leicester m Tongan
From the English city Leicester.... [more]
Leini f Estonian
Variant of Leine.
Lemmitty f & m Finnish (Rare, Archaic)
Means "beloved" in Finnish (i.e., the past passive participle of lempiä; compare Lempi). It has occasionally been used as a feminine given name (and sometimes a masculine name; it is rare for either sex, and mostly a middle name).
Lemmy m & f English (Modern), German (Modern, Rare)
The nickname of Motorhead's Ian Fraser Kilmister, in his case coming from the phrase "lend me ...".
Lénaïc m & f French
Variant of Lénaïk.
Lénaïk f & m French (Rare)
Gallicized form of Lenaig.
Lenart m Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish variant of Leonard.
Lenchen f German
Diminutive of Helene.... [more]
Lenelotte f German (Rare)
A contraction of Helene or Magdalene with Charlotte.... [more]
Lenin m Spanish (Latin American), Indian, English (American), Italian (Rare)
The given name is derived from the name of the Russian revolutionist Lenin.
Lenina f Literature, Spanish (Latin American)
This name was invented by the British author Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), who apparently intended it to be a feminine form of the surname Lenin, Lenin being the founder of the former Soviet state... [more]
Leninha f Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese diminutive of Lena and Helena.
Lenja f German (Modern), Dutch (Rare)
Most likely a German invention, created by combining the popular name Lena with other names that were popular in Germany such as Anja, Maja, Tanja or Katja... [more]
Lenne m German (Rare)
Probably a short form of Lennard.
Lennert m German
Shortened form of Leonhard.
Lense m West Frisian, Dutch
Frisian short form of names containing the name element lind "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft".
Lenus m Celtic Mythology
Lenus was the Celtic god of healing. He is often compared to the Roman god Mars.
Lenza f German (Rare)
Feminine form of Lenz.
Leobardo m Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic, Modern), History (Ecclesiastical)
Spanish form of Leobardus. The 6th-century saint Leobardus, known as Leobardo in Spanish, was a spiritual student of Saint Gregory of Tours.
Leocelso m Brazilian
Probably a contraction of Leo and Celso.
Leoda f English (American)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Leodstan m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements leod "people" (from leudīz) and stan "stone".
Leokadie f Czech (Rare), German (Rare)
Czech and German form of Leocadia.
Leomaris f & m Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant of Leomar with the -is suffix.
Leonille f German (Rare)
An elaboration of Leonie.
Leor m & f Hebrew (Rare), English
Variant transcription of Lior.
Lestan m French (Rare, Archaic), Louisiana Creole (Rare)
Shortened form of a Norman personal name, either Leodstan or Leofstan. The involved name elements are LEOD "people", LEOF "love", and STAN "stone".
Lestaou m Gallo
Gallo form of Célestin.
Letişa f Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani transcription of the English name Leticia.
Letta f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Letitia or of names containing similar sounds, such as Henrietta, Charlotte, Violet or Paulette.
Leviticus m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare), African American
From the name of the book of the Old Testament, which means "of the Levites, of the tribe of Levi". Some parents in the United States view it as a full form or more formal version of the name Levi.
Levkipp m Russian
Russian form of Leukippos.
Levkiy m Russian
Russian form of Leukios.
Lewe m German (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Leve.
Lewek m Polish
Diminutive of Lew 2.
Lewik m Polish
Diminutive of Lew 2.
Lewisia f English (British, Rare), Italian (Rare)
Derived from the name of a genus of flowering plants used as garden plants. The genus itself is named after the explorer Meriwether Lewis 1.
Lhilydd f Obscure
Maybe a variant of Lilith.
Liawizo m Medieval German
Diminuitive (with ending -zo) of Germanic names containing the name element leub "dear, beloved".
Lib f & m English
Short form of names starting in Lib- or of Elizabeth (via Libby).
Libatius m Literature
From "libation," the pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual or an intoxicating beverage.... [more]
Libentius m Medieval German (Latinized)
A latinsation of the originally Germanic name Liawizo. Latin libentius means "more willing, more cheerful".
Licentius m Late Roman (Rare)
The name of a disciple of Augustine of Hippo.
Lidio m English (American), Spanish, Brazilian
Probably a masculine form to Lydia.
Lidiop m Western African
The name of a Senegalese Reggae artist.
Lieschen f German (Archaic)
Nickname for names containing lis, lies, lise, liese or lisa such as Elisabeth. Not used as a full first name in Germany.
Lieserl f Upper German
Diminutive form of Elisabeth. Supposedly, the name of Albert Einstein's speculated illegitimate daughter.... [more]
Liesgret f German (Rare)
Contraction of Liese and Grete.
Liji f & m Indian
Lilikoʻi f Hawaiian
From the word which refers to a passion fruit which got its Hawaiian name from the place where it was first planted.
Lillan f American (Rare)
Maybe a variant form of Lilian.
Lille f Estonian
Derived from Estonian lille, the genitive form of lill, "flower".
Lille f German (Swiss, Rare)
Hypochoristic form of Alice.... [more]
Lines f Spanish (Caribbean)
Short form of Angelines. In other words, this is a diminutive of Ángeles.
Linmaré f South African (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Lynn and Maré, a variant of Marie.
Lintrude f German (Rare), Medieval French (?), Frankish (?)
A dithematic Germanic name formed from the name elements linta "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft" and drud "strength."... [more]
Linzy f & m English (American)
Variant of Lindsay or Linsey (See also Lindzy)
Lioba f History, German
Short form of Liobgetha, Latinized form of Leofgyð. She was an 8th-century English saint active as a missionary in Germany.... [more]
Liobita f Spanish (Rare)
Spanish diminutive of Lioba.
Liôszk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Eliôsz.
Liothan m Literature, German (Modern, Rare)
From the Wedora series of books by the German fantasy writer Markus Heitz.
Liria f Albanian
Variant of Lirija.
Lisadiana f English (American)
This name is a combination of the two feminine names Lisa and Diana.
Lisipp m Russian
Russian form of Lysippos.
Lito m Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Arturo and Manuel.
Little f & m English (Rare)
Old English lȳtel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luttel, German dialect lützel.
Litza f English (American, Rare)
Maybe a variant of Litzi.
Liubena f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Любена (see Lyubena).
Liva f Turkish (Modern)
Maybe derived from Arabic لِوَاء (liwāʾ) "banner, flag; brigade".
Livanur f Turkish (Modern, Rare)
A combined form of Liva and Nur.
Liyana f Malay
Derived from Arabic لَيِّن (layyin) meaning "soft, tender, delicate".
Liying f Chinese
From Chinese 丽 () meaning "beautiful, lovely" or 荔 (lì) meaning "lychee" combined with 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, tip, ear of grain" or 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]
Ljubena f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Любена (see Lyubena).
Lloimincia f African American
This name came into prominence through former LSU artistic gymnast, Lloimincia Hall.
Loalwa f Brazilian
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Locardia f African (Rare), English (Rare)
Locardia Ndandarika (1945-) is a Zimbabwean sculptor, the first woman in her country to take up stone carving professionally.
Loch m English (Rare)
Short form of Lochlainn or taken directly from the Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Scots word loch meaning ''lake''.... [more]
Loide f Southern African, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of the Biblical name Lois 1.
Loj m Obscure (Rare, Archaic)
Dialectal short form of Elochius found in an inscription on the altar of the St.-Ludwig chapel at Gehweiler (Wadern, Germany).
Loki f German (Modern, Rare)
Derived as a pet name from Hannelore.... [more]
Lolani f Popular Culture, German (Modern, Rare)
The title character from 'Star Trek Continues' Episode 2.... [more]
Lonal m American (Rare, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Lonald m American
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Loni f German (Archaic), Luxembourgish
Traditional German diminutive of Apollonia and sometimes also used as a diminutive of Eleonore or Ilona.
Lönna f German (Modern, Rare)
This name became popular in Germany in the 2010s as a femine form to Lönne.
Lönne m Low German
Of unclear origin and meaning.... [more]
Lonneke f Dutch, Flemish
Diminutive of Apollonia.
Lonzo m English (American, Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Lonzo is a shortened form of Lorenzo.... [more]
Looay m Arabic
Rare Latinisation of the name Luay.
Lorca m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
The name Lorca originated as a place name from the region of Navarre in Spain. Also famous as the surname of legendary Spanish playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca, who was also the inspiration for legendary folksinger Leonard Cohen to name his now-grown up daughter Lorca.
Lorde f & m American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Lorde.... [more]
Lordian m English (American, Rare)
Meaning as of yet unknown. Also compare Lordan.
Lorentzu m Sardinian
Campidanese form of Laurence 1.
Loretto f & m American
Variant of Loreto.
Lorimer m English
Transferred use of the surname Lorimer.
Loring m American (Rare, Archaic)
Probably a variant of Lorin.... [more]
Lorinska f Obscure
A derivation of Lora.
Lorry m & f English
Diminutive of Laurence 1.
Lottchen f Literature, German (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Lotte, Lotta, or Charlotte. Rarely (if ever) used as an official given name.... [more]
Louisiane f French
French form of Louisiana.
Lourditas f Spanish
Diminutive of Lourdes.
Lovelyn f English (Modern, Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Love and the popular name suffix lyn.... [more]
Lovrencija f Slovene
Feminine form of Lovrenc.
Loyola f Spanish
Derived from the surname or place name Loyola. Used in honour of Saint Ignatius of Loyola ˙(c. October 23, 1491 – July 31, 1556) a Spanish Basque priest and theologian, who founded the religious order called the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Lübbe m & f Low German, East Frisian (Archaic)
East Frisian and Low German form of Liutbert.
Lübbo m East Frisian (Rare), Low German (Rare)
East Frisian and Low German variant of Liutbert, compare also Lübbe.
Lubeca f German
Allegoric personification of the German city Lübeck. Very rarely used as a given name.
Lucka f Kashubian
Diminutive of Lucjana.