Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..
KVION
MaleRare Scandinavian name of Norwegian origin derived from the Old Norse word 'Kvíðr', meaning 'wide' or 'spacious'.
KVON
MaleRare Korean name meaning "talented" or "gifted," originating from the Korean surname Kovon Kim during the Joseon Dynasty, often associated with nobility and talent today.
KWABENA
MaleAkan name of Ghanaian origin, traditionally given to boys born on a Saturday, meaning "born on Saturday.
KWABENE
MaleKwabena is an Akan-origin name from Ghana, West Africa, meaning "born on Friday.
KWADJO
MaleAfrican name of Akan origin given to boys born on Monday, signifying "born on Monday.
KWADWO
MaleAkan origin name meaning 'born on Tuesday', traditionally given to boys born on that day according to the Akan calendar. It holds historical significance, often associated with royalty and dignity among the Ashanti tribe in Ghana.
KWAKU
MaleAfrican name of Akan origin, meaning 'born on Saturday' and given to boys born on that day according to the Akan calendar.
KWALI
MaleAfrican origin name of Yoruba culture, often given to girls born on Saturday, meaning "we welcome you" or "you are welcome here.
KWAMAE
MaleAkan male name from Ghana meaning "born on Saturday".
KWAMAIN
MaleRare African name from the Ghanaian Akan people, potentially meaning 'Saturday-born chief.'
KWAMAINE
MaleDistinctive African male given name of Akan origin, meaning "born on Friday.
KWAMANE
MaleAfrican name of Bakongo origin, meaning "strong and powerful".
KWAMAYNE
MaleAfrican given name of Akan origin (Ghana/Ivory Coast), composed of 'Kwa' (born on) and 'Mayne' (powerful), translating to 'born on a powerful day'.
KWAME
MaleAfrican name of Akan origin meaning "born on Saturday".
KWAME
FemaleMale name of African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Its meaning, "born on Saturday," reflects the cultural significance of the day of birth in Akan tradition.
KWAMEL
MaleUnique African name of Malinké origin meaning "wise king".
KWAMI
MaleAfrican name of Akan origin, meaning "born on Saturday" and popularized by Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah.
KWAMIN
MaleAfrican name of Akan origin meaning 'born on Saturday'.
KWAN
FemaleKwan, of Chinese origin, means 'returning' or 'going back', evoking feelings of accomplishment and unity.
KWAN
MaleChinese surname turned unisex given name, pronounced "kwan" in Cantonese, meaning strength, power, and wisdom, carried by notable historical figures.
KWANA
FemaleAfrican origin name, specifically from Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa, translating to "firstborn child" or "eldest child". It signifies respect, honor, and pride in many African societies.
KWANDA
FemaleUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning "born at night," believed to confer mysterious qualities and hidden wisdom.
KWANE
MaleSwahili name meaning "firstborn", reflecting its bearer's special status in African culture.
KWANESHA
FemaleUnique female name of African origin, derived from the ancient Egyptian 'Kwane' meaning 'wise', and Swahili 'isha' meaning 'life'.
KWANG
MaleKorean name meaning "wide" or "broad", associated with success and broad-mindedness, famously borne by King Kwanggaeto the Great.
KWANIQUA
FemaleUnique African name meaning "the first one greatly respected" in Swahili.
KWANISHA
FemaleUnique African American name derived from Swahili elements 'Kwani' (who is this?) and 'Isha' (God is with me), signifying curiosity and divine presence.
KWANITA
FemaleAfrican Yoruba name meaning "the one who makes way for others.
KWANNA
FemaleUncommon African name from the Igbo people of Nigeria, believed to mean 'arrival' or be associated with thunder deity Okwun.
KWANTE
MaleDistinctive name of Swahili origin, meaning "strong" or "powerful.
KWANZA
MaleAfrican boy's name derived from Swahili, meaning 'first'. It signifies unity and heritage, as it's connected to the first day of Kwanzaa.
KWANZA
FemaleUnisex name of African origin meaning "first" in Swahili language.
KWANZAA
FemaleSwahili name meaning 'first fruits of the harvest,' originating in Africa centuries ago, now celebrated worldwide by Africans and African Americans, promoting unity, self-determination, and cultural heritage from December 26th to January 1st.
KWANZAA
MaleAfrican-origin name derived from the Swahili word "kwanza," meaning "first." It signifies new beginnings and has been popularized by the pan-African holiday Kwanzaa created in 1966, celebrating African heritage and culture.
KWANZE
MaleSwahili name meaning "first," signifying new beginnings and preserving cultural heritage; popularized by Dr. Maulana Karenga who introduced it in 1966 for Kwanzaa, an annual African-American holiday celebrating unity and perseverance.
KWASHAWN
MaleAfrican name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning "born on Sunday" combined with "beloved or favored by God.
KWASI
MaleGhanaian name of Ashanti/Akan origin, meaning "born on Friday" in Twi.
KWAUN
MaleRare, unique name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, possibly meaning 'power' or 'strength', making it culturally rich yet mysterious.
KWAYERA
FemaleAfrican name from Swahili-speaking regions meaning "respect" or "honor".
KWEEN
FemaleAfrican Swahili origin meaning 'queen,' embodies power and regal authority.