Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..
KANALOA
MaleHawaiian given name originating from the deity Kanaloa, meaning "the one who dwells in the ocean," associated with the sea, calm winds, and healing powers.
KANALU
MaleHawaiian name meaning "calm" or "peaceful," reflecting the tranquility of the Hawaiian Islands.
KANAME
FemaleThe Japanese name Kaname, composed of 'かな' meaning sound and 'め' representing 'me', signifies 'sound of the letter me'.
KANAME
MaleJapanese unisex name that combines 'KANA' (fragrance) and 'ME' (eye), symbolizing beauty or elegance, and believed to bring good fortune.
KANAMI
FemaleJapanese given name of both male and female usage, composed of 'KANA' meaning 'fragrance' and 'MI' meaning 'beautiful,' signifying 'Beautiful Fragrance.'
KANAN
FemaleHebrew unisex given name derived from "kanaf," meaning "wing." It signifies "like an angel" or "winged one.
KANAN
MaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning 'established' or 'firm', symbolizing stability and resilience, popular among devout Jewish families and now recognized as unisex globally despite its rarity.
KANANI
MaleStriking Hawaiian name derived from "kanaka," meaning "person" or "man.
KANANI
FemaleStriking Hawaiian girl's name, originating from 'kana' meaning 'to write or compose', and 'ni' meaning 'the second'. It signifies 'the second composition'.
KANARD
MaleDistinctive Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "kanari," meaning "canary." Traditionally given to boys believed destined for greatness, this historic moniker remains popular worldwide despite its rare usage.
KANARI
MaleUnisex Japanese name meaning 'canary', symbolizing brightness and happiness, and associated with good luck and prosperity.
KANARI
FemaleRare Japanese name derived from 'kanari', meaning 'crane', symbolizing longevity and good fortune.
KANARIA
FemaleUnique Polynesian given name derived from Tahitian word "kanaha", meaning 'flamingo', often bestowed upon girls as a symbol of beauty and grace.
KANARIE
FemaleDutch masculine given name meaning 'canary', derived from the Latin word for canary birds and popularized by Multatuli's novel "Max Havelaar".
KANARY
FemaleRare yet captivating unisex name derived from the Greek word 'kánaris', meaning 'to sing' or 'song', inspired by the enchanting melody of the canary bird.
KANASHA
FemaleUnique Swahili name meaning 'God's gift'.
KANASIA
FemaleAfrican name from Swahili culture meaning "patience".
KANAV
MaleIndian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'merchant' or 'trader', associated with the Hindu god Krishna.
KANAVIS
MaleAfrican-derived name meaning "sweet" or "lovely," originally used among Kenyan royalty for girls but now popular worldwide as a unisex name conveying elegance.
KANAYA
FemaleHistoric Japanese given name that means 'healthy eight', symbolizing longevity and prosperity.
KANCHAN
FemaleIndian origin name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'golden' or 'shining'.
KANDA
FemaleJapanese given name derived from 'kanda', meaning 'castle' or 'fortress'. It honors heritage, strength and nobility.
KANDACE
FemaleUnique female name of American origin, created by author Mildred Wirt Benson for her iconic detective character Nancy Drew in the early 20th century. While its meaning is not explicitly defined, some interpret it as a combination of "Kandy" and "Ace," suggesting qualities such as sweetness, wisdom, and excellence.
KANDANCE
FemaleKandace is a rare American feminine name with Ethiopian origins, meaning "queen," popularized in the early 20th century due to its association with the Ethiopian Eunuch in biblical history.
KANDAS
FemaleIndian origin name derived from Tamil, meaning 'mountain'. It signifies strength, courage, and victory, associated with legendary hero Kanda Dasa and Hindu deity Murugan.
KANDE
FemaleAfrican name of Mende origin, meaning "sweet," reflecting charm and pleasantness.
KANDEE
FemaleAmerican name created by Kandee Johnson, a renowned makeup artist, reflecting her vibrant personality despite lacking traditional meaning.
KANDEN
MaleRare African name derived from the Fulani language, meaning "to walk" or "to travel," possibly signifying journeying or movement.
KANDENCE
FemaleKandace is an American feminine name meaning 'truthfulness', derived from the Latin word 'cando'. It's often associated with honesty and openness.
KANDHAN
MaleIndian, specifically Tamil, boy's name meaning "to grow" or "increase," traditionally associated with good fortune. It holds historical significance as it was the childhood name of Lord Krishna, a major Hindu deity.
KANDI
FemaleUnique African female name derived from Swahili 'kande', meaning 'to sing'. It signifies joy and musical talent.
KANDIA
MaleOriginating in Africa, Kandia is derived from the Swahili name Khandia. It signifies 'graceful and elegant' and is typically used as a female given name.
KANDIA
FemaleAfrican origin name, specifically Swahili, meaning 'to build' or 'construct'.
KANDICE
FemaleAmerican female name created by combining Candy and Nicole, conveying sweetness and sophistication. It may mean "victory of the people" or simply "victorious.
KANDIDA
FemaleDistinctive Spanish girl's name derived from the Latin word 'candidus', meaning 'pure white' or 'spotless'.
KANDIE
FemaleRare and engaging name of Fulani origins from West Africa, meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter.'
KANDIS
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning 'cinnamon', carrying a warm and inviting connotation.
KANDISE
FemaleAfrican feminine name of Akan origin, meaning 'born on Tuesday'.
KANDISS
FemaleAfrican American originated name, derived from Candace and Vanessa, with no specific meaning but embodying cultural heritage and pride.
KANDLE
FemaleRare African first name, likely meaning "light" in some Bantu languages. Its origins lie predominantly within Kenyan, Tanzanian, and Congolese communities.