This is a list of submitted names in which the first letter is K; and the length is 6.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kaʻākau f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
ʻākau meaning "right" or "north".
Kaarr-o f SidamoMeans "space between upper incisors" in Sidama, this is traditionally held to be a sign of beauty.
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.
Kabuto m Japanese (Modern, Rare)This name is used as either 甲 (ka, kan, kou, kinoe, kabuto) meaning "armour, headpiece" or 兜 (to, tou, kabuto) meaning "headpiece, (war) helmet."... [
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Kadaru m Indian, TeluguThis is an Indian and Telugu masculine name. Kadaru Nagabhushanam or K. B. Nagabhushanam (1902 – 18 October 1976) was a Telugu and Tamil film director and producer in the 1940s to 1960s. He was also the husband of Pasupuleti Kannamba.
Kadhem m ArabicLiterally means "withholds", in reference to a common Arabic phrase meaning "withholds anger". Could be translated as "he who withholds anger" or simply "well-tempered". The Arabic root is kdhm, meaning "to withhold, to restrain, to control".
Kadida f MuslimKadida is an Anglicized Muslim and African girl name.
Kaemon m Japanese (Archaic)From 右衛門/右エ門
(emon), shortened from
Uemon, prefixed with a
ka kanji, like 嘉 meaning "praise, esteem" or 加 meaning "addition."
Kagako f Japanese (Rare)From 赫 (
kagaya) meaning "bright, shining" combined with 子 (
shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of the Chinese zodiac)". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Kagami f JapaneseFrom Japanese 鏡 (
kagami) meaning "mirror" or 影 (
kaga) meaning "shadow, light" combined with 実 (
mi) meaning "seed, to bear fruit". This name can also be formed by other kanji combinations.
Kageko f Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 景 (
kage) or 影 (
kage) both meaning "shadow, figure" combined with 子 (
ko) meaning "child, sign of the rat, first sign of the Chinese zodiac". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kagemi f JapaneseFrom Japanese 景 (
kage) meaning "vista, view, scene" combined with 美 (
mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kagerō m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular CultureThis name can be used as 景郎, 陽炎 or 蜉蝣 with 景 (kei, kage) meaning "scenery, view," 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son," 陽 (you, hi) meaning "daytime, heaven, male, positive, sunshine, yang principle," 炎 (en, honoo) meaning "blaze, flame, inflammation," 蜉 (fu), an outdated kanji meaning "kind of ant, may fly" and 蝣 (yuu), another outdated kanji meaning "may fly."... [
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Kageya m JapaneseFrom Japanese 影 (kage) meaning "light" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also". This name can be formed with other kanji combinations as well.
ǀKágge̥n m San MythologyMeaning unknown. In San mythology, he was described as a mantis and a folk hero of the ǀXam people.... [
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Kagome f & m Japanese, Popular CultureFrom Japanese kanji 籠目 (
kagome) that indicates the shape of the holes in a traditional basket (hexagon), the woven material and the basket itself which was often used as a birdcage. Kagome can derive also from 香籠 (
kagome) an obsolete combination meaning "fragrance; incense".... [
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Kagura f & m Japanese (Modern)From 神楽
(kagura), referring to ancient Shintō music and dancing. It is shifted from earlier
kangura and even earlier
kamugura, from a combination of 神
(kamu), an old compounded form of
kami, referring to a spirit or essence, and 座
(kura), referring to a seat or a high place... [
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Kahana f JapaneseFrom Japanese 花 (ka) meaning "flower" combined with 華 (hana) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ka-ha-si m Inuit MythologyIn Inuit mythology, Ka-Ha-Si was a lazy Inuit boy who was shunned by his tribe for his constant sleeping.
Kahele f & m HawaiianMeans "the walk" or "the moving," from definite article
ka and
hele meaning "to go, come, walk, going, moving."
Kahiau m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From a rarely used word that refers to an action of giving generously with a heart and not expecting something in return.
Kahili f & m Hawaiian, Popular CultureFrom the name of Hawaiian feathered regalia used to symbolize the ali'i (nobility). It also coincides with the Hawaiian name of several plants, such as the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), the kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerarium), and the red silky oak (Grevillea banksii)... [
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Kahlan f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)Variant of
Kaylan created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. In the books, Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and belongs to the order of the Confessors, who have the ability to see and find the truth in anyone... [
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Kahoko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 香 (
ka) meaning "fragrance", 帆 (
ho) meaning "sail" combined with 子 (
ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kahono f Japanesea combination of a ka and ho kanji with 乃,(no) a possessive particle at the end. examples for ka are 香 meaning "fragrance",花 meaning "flower" and 歌 meaning "song" and examples for ho are 歩 meaning "walk",保 meaning "care" and 帆 meaning "sail"... [
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Kahori f JapaneseFrom Japanese 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance", 帆 (ho) meaning "sail" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kahoru f & m JapaneseVariant transcription of
Kaoru or a Japanese combination of 加 (ka) meaning "add, addition, increase", 保 (ho) meaning "to raise; to rear" combined with 留 (ru) meaning "to stay"... [
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Kahula f & m HawaiianHawaiian name with the combination of
ka meaning "the" +
hula meaning "dance".
Kaiawa f MaoriA variation of
Kārearea meaning "falcon" in Māori. Often shortened to Kaia meaning "to steal" in Māori.
Kaichi m JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 地 (chi) meaning "earth; ground". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kaihau m & f MaoriVariant of Te Kaihau meaning "cloud eater" in Māori.
Kaihua m ChineseFrom 凯 (
kǎi) meaning "triumph, victory" and 华 (
huá) meaning "brilliance, magnificence".
Kaijin m JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (
kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 神 (
jin) meaning "a god" or 人 (
jin) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kaikea m HawaiianMeans "clear sea," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
kea meaning "white, clear."
Kaiken m JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 源 (ken) meaning "spring". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Kaikoa m HawaiianMeans "sea warrior," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
koa meaning "soldier, warrior, fighter."
Kaileʻa f HawaiianMeans "joyful sea" or "sea of joy," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
leʻa meaning "joy, pleasure, happiness."
Kainat f UrduMeans "universe" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic كائنات
(kāʾināt).
Kainis f Greek MythologyProbably derived from the Greek noun καινίς
(kainis) meaning "knife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb καίνω
(kaino) meaning "to kill, to slay".... [
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Kainoa m & f HawaiianThis name can mean "sea of freedom," which would derive from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
noa meaning "freedom," or "the namesake," which would derive from
ka, which is a definite article, and
inoa meaning "name(sake)."
Kaiora f MaoriMeans "life, health", "healthy" and "impressive" in Māori, from root
ora meaning "life".
Kaiora f & m PolynesianPolynesian origin name, composed by "kai", meaning "ocean" and "ora", meaning "life".
Kairen f JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (
kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 蓮 (
ren) meaning "lotus". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kairoa m & f PolynesianVariant of Māori name
Wairoa, meaning "big water, vast water" from
wai "water" and
roa "big".
Kairos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun καιρός
(kairos), which literally means "due measure, proportion, fitness" as well as "time, season", but has a more figurative meaning of "the right or opportune moment", as in: being in the right place at the right time.... [
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Kairou m JapaneseFrom Japanese 芥 (kai) meaning "mustard plant" combined with 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kaisan m Japanese (Japanized, Modern, ?)Kaisan (開山) is a Japanese term used in reference to the founder of a school of Buddhism or the founder of a temple, literally meaning "mountain opener" or "to open a mountain." Chan monasteries of China and Japan have traditionally been built in mountainous regions, with the name of whatever mountain it has been built upon then fixed upon the monastery as well as the founding abbot.
Kaisla f FinnishFinnish name meaning "reed" -a sort of a plant found on river banks and shallow waters.... [
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Kaitoa m MaoriMeans "warrior" in Māori. Kaitoa was a warrior of the underworld (te pō) in Māori mythology.
Kaitou m JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 十 (tou) meaning "ten". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [
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Kaiwen m & f ChineseFrom 凱 (
kǎi) meaning "triumph, victory"and 文 (
wén) meaning "mark, pattern, design".
Kaiyuu m JapaneseFrom Japanese 界 (kai) meaning "world, border" combined with 雄 (yuu) meaning "male". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kaizou m JapaneseFrom Japanese 海 (
kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 三 (
zou) meaning "three". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kajiko f JapaneseDerived from the Japanese Kanji 楫 (
kaji) meaning "rudder, helm, sculling oar" and 子 (
ko) meaning "child".... [
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Kajuha f JapaneseFrom Japanese 花 (ka) meaning "flower", 珠 (ju) meaning "pearl" combined with 葉 (ha) meaning "leaf". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kakali m Old Norse, IcelandicOld Norse byname, From Old Norse swearword
kakali meaning "impostor, juggler" or an Old Norse nickname meaning "an earthen pot".
Kakari f JapaneseFrom Japanese 夏 (ka) meaning "summer", 々, a phonetic character indicting a duplication of the beginning kanji combined with 梨 (ri) meaning "pear". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kakere f JapaneseFrom Japanese 翔 (
kakere) meaning "fly" or other kanji which are pronounced the same way.
Kakeru m JapaneseThis name can be used on its own as 翔 (shou, kake.ru, to.bu) meaning "fly, soar" or it can be combined with 琉 (ryuu, ru) meaning "gem, lapis lazuli, precious stone," 瑠 (ryuu, ru) meaning "lapis lazuli" or 流 (ryuu, ru, naga.re) meaning "a sink, current, flow, forfeit."... [
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Kakhir m ChechenDerived from Arabic قَاهِر
(qāhir) meaning "conquerer, oppressor", in turn from قَهَرَ
(qahara) "to treat with oppression".
Kak-pou f ChineseThe bastard-daughter of the Chinese King Stin-Dohl in the 15.th Century was named Kak-Pou. She was abandoned by her family and was raised by flies in the streets of Hongkong.... [
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Kakuei m JapaneseFrom 角 (
kaku) meaning "angle, corner, horn" and 栄 (
ei) meaning "glory". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kakuko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 赫 (kaku) meaning "bright red" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kakula f AinuMeaning "Lie Down like a Sea Cucumber" in Ainu.
Kakuzu m Popular CultureFrom Japanese 角 (
kaku) meaning "nook, edge, corner" and 都 (
tsu) meaning "capital". Kakuzu is an antagonist from the 'Naruto' manga series.
Kalaga m African MythologyLikely means "the promiser" in Lega. Kalaga is the deity of good luck and promises in Lega mythology.
Kalama m & f HawaiianMeans "the endemic ebony (diospyros)" or "the torch," from definite article
ka and
lama meaning "torch, endemic ebony (diospyros)."... [
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Kalden m LiteratureThis is the name of a character in Dave Eggers's novel The Circle.
Kalden m & f TibetanFrom Tibetan སྐལ་ལྡན
(skal-ldan) meaning "auspicious, fortunate, blessed".
Káldor m HungarianCoined by Mihály Vörösmarty. The inspiration behind this name is unclear.
Kalene f English (American, Rare)Variant of
Kaleen. This name had a spike in the United States in 1993 after a child named Kalene appeared in a commercial of the educational program 'Hooked on Phonics'.
Kalika f HinduismAn epithet of the Hindu goddess
Kali 1, destroyer of time, which is taken to mean "pertaining to time" as a derivative of
kali, the feminine form of Sanskrit
kala "time".
Kaliko f & m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "the leaf bud" or "the newly opened leaf," from definite article
ka and
liko meaning "leaf bud, newly opened leaf."
Kalili f HawaiianA Hawaiian feminine name derived from the name of a species of native violet.