KenizéfArabic (Rare, ?) Perhaps derived from Arabic كنز (kenz) "treasure" (see Kenza). Bearer Kenizé Mourad (1939-) is a French writer of Turkish and Indian origin.
KhairymArabic, Malay Alternate transcription of Arabic خيري (see Khayri), as well as a Malay variant.
KhalafmArabic Means "successor, descendant" in Arabic, from the root خلف (khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow". This is an honorific title given to generations of Muslims after the third.
KhaleeqmArabic, Urdu Alternate transcription of Arabic خليق (see Khaliq), as well as the Urdu form.
KhaleifmAfrican American, Arabic, Muslim, Arabic (Maghrebi) From the title "Caliph", root khalīfa, meaning "successor" in Arabic. The title caliph was given to the successors of the Prophet Muhammad, originally elected by the Islamic populace, making it an indirect Quranic name.... [more]
KhalifatullahmPashto, Urdu, Indonesian, Arabic Comes from خليفة الله (khalifah allah), “representative of God” in Arabic, a term in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community synonymous with a prophet, seer, or messenger.
Khalil al-DinmArabic Means "friend of the religion" from خليل (khalil) meaning "friend" combined with دِين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith"
Khalil AllahmArabic Means "friend of Allah" from Arabic خليل (khalīl) meaning "friend" combined with الله (Allah).
KhamisahfArabic, Malay Alternate transcription of Arabic خميسة (see Khamisa), as well as a Malay variant.
KhansafArabic, Indonesian, Urdu Means "snub-nosed, pug-nosed" in Arabic, the feminine form of أخنس (ʾakhnas). This was the nickname of Tumadir bint Amr, a 7th-century Arabian tribeswoman and poetess who was most famous for her elegies.
Khayr an-NisafArabic Means "goodness of the women" from Arabic خير (khayr) meaning "goodness, charity" combined with نساء (nisāʾ) meaning "women"... [more]
KhayrullahmArabic Means "goodness of Allah" from Arabic خير (khayr) meaning "goodness, charity" combined with الله (Allah).
KhidrmArabic Means "green" in Arabic. Khidr (or al-Khidr) is a legendary figure mentioned in the Qur'an who is variously described as a guardian angel, a prophet, or a saint (wali). He is sometimes identified with Saint George.
KhubaibmArabic The meaning of the name "Khubaib" is "fast walker" or "swift one." The name has orginiated in the Middle East in the country of Saudi Arabia during the 600s CE.
KhusaibmArabic Means "palm tree that bears much fruit", "growth", "fruitfulness", "productivity".
KhuwaylidmArabic (Rare) Means "eternal, immortal", derived from Arabic خَلَدَ (ḵalada) "to last forever, to be everlasting" (etymologically related to Khalid). Khuwaylid ibn Asad was the father of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, Khadija.
Khuzaimam & fArabic, Urdu Alternate transcription of Arabic خزيمة (see Khuzayma), as well as the Urdu form.
Khuzaymam & fArabic From a diminutive of Arabic خزم (khazm) referring to a type of tree whose bark was traditionally used to make ropes and string. This was the name of a (male) companion of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as one of his ancestors.
KifahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun كِفَاح (kifah) meaning "struggle".
KifayatullahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun كفاية (kifaya) meaning "sufficiency, adequacy" as well as "competence" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
KimanafEnglish, Eastern African Possibly an invented name, an elaboration of Kim 1 with the name suffix -ana, or a feminine form of Kimani, or from the name of the town in Kenya.... [more]
KimanimAfrican "Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
KinanmArabic From Arabic كِنَان (keenan) meaning "cover", "wrap", "veil".
KinanafArabic Kinana means “quiver”, as in a container that holds arrows. Kinana is also the name of an Arabian tribe to which the Prophet Muhammad belonged. (He belonged to the Quraysh, a branch of the Kinana.)
KisarafArabic Kisara is a variation of the Arabic name Kizara. Its concrete origin is unknown. Quisara means "the beloved one". This name was popularized thanks to John Fletcher's work 'The Island Princess' (1621), to refer to the main female character: a lightskinned moroocan princess who vows to marry the man who can free her imprisoned brother.
KiswafArabic Means “robe, garment” in Arabic. Refers to the black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
KizitomAfrican Means "Gift from God" or "Child who God loves". St. Kizito is the youngest of the 22 Ugandan martyrs. He is the patron saint of children and primary schools.
Knowledgef & mEnglish (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]
KohdamPersian, American (Rare), Kurdish, Arabic Khuda (alternatively Kohda) is the Persian word for "god." In Arabic cultures, it is a loan-word for "god" as well, but is quickly becoming replaced by the more common/popular "Allah."
KolajomAfrican An Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
KomlamAfrican Used in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konaduf & mAfrican Used among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
KulaibmArabic This name comes from the word "كلب" or "kalb" which means "dog". Kulaib means "small dog" or "tiny dog" and was a name used by Kulaib ibn Rabiah, who was an Arabian Poet.
KushyarmArabic Kushyar is an Arabic name that comes from the Persian "Gūshyār" that means 'wise' or 'knowledgeable'. It signifies someone who possesses great wisdom, intelligence, and insight.
KussaimArabic (Rare) An other version of Qusay or from a city in Egypt "El Quseyya" who many translations like Kussai or Koussai.
KwothmAfrican, Nuer The supreme god of the Nuer (South Sudan) who manifests himself in natural phenomena. They believe he is benign god who protects the poor and the unhappy.
LibanmArabic, Somali The name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Lightm & fEnglish (African) From the English word light meaning "Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light".... [more]
LightnessfEnglish (African) From the English word lightness meaning "the amount of lights". This name is mainly found in Tanzania.
LoaimArabic Alternate transcription of Arabic لؤي (see Luay).
LoaymArabic Alternate transcription of Arabic لؤي (see Luay).
LocardiafAfrican (Rare), English (Rare) Locardia Ndandarika (1945-) is a Zimbabwean sculptor, the first woman in her country to take up stone carving professionally.
LolwafArabic Alternate transcription of Arabic لولوة (see Lulwa).
LuaymArabic Means "little wild ox" (figuratively "protector" or "shield") in Arabic, a diminutive of لأى (laʾan) meaning "wild ox". This was the name of an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
LubabafArabic From Arabic لباب (lubāb) meaning "pulp, pith, core, essence". This was the name of a sister-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as a daughter of his cousin, Ibn Abbas.
LuqmanmArabic, Urdu, Malay, Indonesian Meaning uncertain. This is the name of a figure mentioned several times in the Quran, described as a sage who was bestowed with wisdom by God. He is also the namesake of the 31st chapter of the Quran (surah Luqman).
Lutf ur-RahmanmArabic, Indian (Muslim), Bengali From means "kindness of the merciful" from Arabic لطف (lutf) meaning "kindness, friendliness" and الرحْمن (raḥman) meaning "merciful".
MaanmArabic A historic name of a leader in old Arabian Peninsula. it means the cloud heavy with water.
MaarifmArabic, Indonesian, Azerbaijani Means "comprehension, awareness, knowledge" in Arabic, the plural of معرفة (maʿrifa) meaning "knowledge".
MaarifatuddinfArabic Means "knowledge of the faith", meaning "knowledge of Islam".
Maarijm & fArabic (Rare) Maarij is the plural form of the Arabic word "mi'raaj" which means "ascent". It is a masculine name in the Arab world, but a feminine name in Indo-Pak culture as well. It is also the name of the 70th chapter in the Quran.
MadieafArabic Variant transcription of Mahdiyya. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch athlete Madiea Ghafoor (b. 1992), who is of Pakistani descent (Baloch, to be precise).