Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..
KISHORE
MaleIndian male name derived from Sanskrit words 'kishi' (army) and 'rājan' (king), translating to 'army king'. It's associated with strength and leadership.
KISHUN
MaleRare Indian male name derived from Sanskrit's 'Kishkindha', the monkey kingdom of Hindu god Hanuman, symbolizing strength and bravery.
KISIA
FemaleAfrican-derived name from the Luganda people of Uganda, meaning 'sunrise', symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
KISKA
FemaleFinnish name derived from 'kissakas', meaning 'little cat'.
KISMAT
FemaleDistinctive Indian name derived from 'kismet,' meaning fate or destiny, carrying deep cultural significance and representing acceptance of divine decree.
KISMET
MalePersian-origin name derived from Arabic "kismah," meaning destiny or fate.
KISMET
FemaleTurkish name meaning 'destiny', symbolizing surrender to fate and faith in divine providence.
KISON
MaleAncient 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
FemaleAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning "pure" or "clean," symbolizing innocence and purity.
KISSEY
FemaleUnique African name of Akan origin, believed to be a variant of Akosua, meaning 'born on Wednesday'.
KISSHA
FemaleRare, unique name of unknown origin, with no clear historical or cultural significance. Its meaning remains uncertain.
KISSIAH
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'curve' or 'bend', signifying adaptability and grace.
KISSIE
FemaleUnique given name of unknown African-inspired origin and unclear meaning.
KISSY
FemaleDistinctive and captivating name of unknown origin, with no recognized derivation from popular languages or cultures.
KISTA
FemaleRare, African-origin female name derived from Yoruba culture, meaning "to meet" and symbolizing divine encounters or fateful meetings.
KISTEN
FemaleRare German name derived from the word "Kind," meaning "child.
KISTIN
FemaleScandinavian-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
FemaleUnique 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
FemaleUncommon yet captivating Greek female name meaning 'bag' or 'container', originally used as a metaphor for a woman full of surprises and riches.
KISWA
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Swahili culture, popularized by the sacred Kiswa Cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca.
KISWANA
FemaleAfrican name of Setswana origin, meaning 'beauty', and carries connotations of elegance, grace, and charm.
KISWANNA
FemaleRare yet significant Swahili name meaning 'of the coast', reflecting African cultural heritage.
KIT
FemaleEnglish 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
MaleUnisex 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
FemaleJapanese 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
MaleUnique Japanese given name derived from "Kita," meaning "north." Though rare historically, its recent popularity stems from media appearances like Shadow of the Colossus.
KITANA
FemaleCaptivating female name of Japanese origin, meaning 'Northern Flower', symbolizing beauty amidst snowy landscapes.
KITANNA
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew name with biblical roots, meaning 'God hears' or 'God has heard', signifying that the bearer is someone whom God listens to.
KITARA
FemaleUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning "guitar," popularized by Prince but used in Africa for centuries.
KITIARA
FemaleCaptivating Greek name derived from 'kitara', meaning lyre, associated with Apollo in Greek mythology, and popularized through fantasy literature like Dragonlance series.
KITINA
FemaleAfrican origin name from Congo, meaning 'God has heard', symbolizing hope and faith.
KITO
FemaleRare, unisex Japanese name derived from 'kito', meaning 'small bird', symbolizing good fortune and happiness.
KITO
MaleThe name Kito originates from various cultures, signifying 'pure' (Japanese), 'king/ruler' (African Yoruba), or 'frozen/ice' (Hawaiian).
KITRA
FemaleUnique Hebrew female name meaning "like a song" or "lyric".
KITRICK
MaleThe rare American name Kitrick has no widely agreed-upon meaning but allows bearers to create their own story.
KITRINA
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning 'dress' or 'tunic', inspired by the goddess Chthonia, with no specific historical figure associated but linked to Greek mythology.
KITSIA
FemaleRare Hebrew female name derived from the Bible's King David's granddaughter; its meaning may symbolize strength.
KITSON
MaleUncommon English first name with Old English origins meaning 'cheese'.
KITSY
FemaleAmerican 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
FemaleGerman-origin boy's name, derived from "kitti" meaning kitten, popularized in the U.S. by the TV show Knight Rider but remaining uncommon overall.