Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..

Uncommon yet distinctive male name of African American origin, created during the late 20th century by combining elements from names like Kevin, Sean, and Jason. Despite lacking a specific meaning or historical context, Keisean has become synonymous with contemporary African American culture due to its phonetic similarity to "king".

Rare German origin name, derived from Casimir meaning 'destroyer of peace', standing independently with no common variants or historical figures associated.

Keisen, of Japanese origin, combines 'kei' meaning 'ocean' and 'sen' signifying 'thousand', translating to 'a thousand oceans'.

Male given name of German origin derived from the word "Kaiser," meaning "emperor.

Japanese given name of ancient origin, derived from 'kei' meaning 'respect' or 'admiration', with various meanings for 'sei'. It was traditionally used for both boys and girls but is now more commonly associated with females.

Japanese given name meaning "chestnut", associated with good fortune and prosperity.

African-American origin name meaning 'life' or 'living one'.

African-American name derived from the Swahili word "Kesha", meaning "life".

Unique Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious" or "God is merciful," reflecting divine kindness and compassion.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "I am like God," signifying divine essence.

Captivating African American name derived from Keisha ("precious") and Anna ("grace"), conveying both beauty and grace.

African-origin name of Yoruba heritage, meaning "beautiful and wealthy".

Distinctive African American male name composed of "Keshia" (Hebrew origin, meaning "bow" or "rainbow") and "Shawn" (English, meaning "powerful").

Unique and captivating name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "Keshauna," meaning "elegant" or "graceful." It combines the Arabic element "Keisha," meaning "pure," with an African American innovation "-auna," creating a harmonious blend that embodies cultural heritage and personal identity.

African American name derived from the Swahili word 'keshawni', meaning 'intelligent'.

Modern African American boy's name created from Keshawn ("pure") and Shawn/Sean ("god is gracious"), conveying positivity and wholesomeness.

Captivating African American name combining "like a queen" (Keisha) and "young deer" (Shawna), signifying regal elegance and youthful grace respectively.

Unique African name of Ghanaian Ashanti origin meaning "born on Friday" in the Akan language.

Rare Japanese name with unknown origins and no widely agreed-upon meaning.

African-derived Swahili name meaning "having beauty".

African Igbo name meaning "God will give me joy" or "God has given me joy.

Rare African American boy's name derived from Arabic 'Keisha', meaning "favorable" or "good fortune", with "-on" implying masculinity.

African origin name derived from Swahili, combining "kesho" (tomorrow) and "na" (and/with), signifying hope for the future.

African American name of Swahili origin, meaning "handsome," reflecting pride in African heritage and popularized during the Black Power movement.

Distinctive Japanese name derived from "keishun," meaning "pure spring water." It signifies purity, freshness, and renewal, with historical figures like the Heian-era scholar Keishun bearing this captivating name now recognized globally despite its deep-rooted cultural heritage.

Unique Greek name meaning "to rejoice" or "to celebrate.

Hebrew name meaning "my strength," popularized by the biblical warrior Kishi, gaining recent popularity for its unique sound and meaningful origin.

Modern Hebrew girl's name meaning "violet-like," derived from Kesiah, one of King David's wives known for her intelligence and virtue.

African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'patience' or 'endurance,' reflecting the hope for steadfastness in those who bear it.

Traditional Japanese male name composed of the characters "kei" (respectful) and "suke" (to follow), conveying the meaning of "responsibly following".

Distinctive Spanish name meaning 'heroic' or 'valiant'.

Keita, of Bamileke origin from Cameroon, means 'the joyful one' or 'the one who brings happiness.'

African origin name from the Malinke ethnic group in West Africa, meaning "thankful" or "grateful," popularized by figures like Keita Fodeba and Keita Bates-Diop. It traces back to the Mali Empire's founder Sundiata Keita, carrying pride and prestige among the Mandinka people, though its meaning remains largely unknown outside of West Africa.

Japanese given name derived from the kanji characters "ke" meaning "respectful" or "reverent", and "itaru" which means "to succeed", translating to "successful and respectful".

Unique, Japanese-origin unisex name with no direct translation but believed to mean 'sound' or 'echo'. Its history is largely undocumented, adding to its mystery and allure.

Scottish masculine given name derived from 'Caoith', meaning 'handsome'.

Scottish masculine given name derived from the ancient kingdom of Caithness, meaning "from the marshy or wet land.

Rare Scottish female given name derived from the surname Keith, meaning "meadow with a riverbank" in Scottish Gaelic.

American given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Cathán" meaning "warlike" or "battle". It is associated with strength, bravery, and warrior spirit.

Rare Irish name derived from Mac Aodhagain, meaning "son of fire.