Girl Names That Begin With K

KACEY (English) Vigilant. Variation of Casey. Variations: K.C., Kace, Kacee, Kaci, Kacia, Kacie, Kacy, Kasey, Kasie, Kaycee, Kayci, Kaycie, Kaysie.

KACHINA (Native American) Sacred dancer.

KACIA (Greek) Short form of Acacia. Variations: Kasia, Kaycia.

KADESHA (American) Combination of Kady and Aisha.

KADY (English) Variation of Cady or Katy. Variations: Kadee, Kadie.

KAELIN (Irish) Pure. Form of Cailin. Variations: Kaelan, Kaelen, Kaeline, Kaelyn, Kaelynn, Kailin, Kailyn.

KAI (Hawaiian) Sea. Variations: Kae.

KAITLIN (Irish) Pure. Form of Katherine. Variations: Caitlin, Kaitlinn, Kaitlinne, Kaitlynn, Katelin, Katelyn, Katelynne.

KALANI (Hawaiian) Of the heavens. Variations: Kalauni, Kaloni.

KALI (Hindu) The black one. Variations: Kala, Kalli.

KALILA (Arabic) Beloved. Variations: Kaila, Kailey, Kaleela, Kaleigh, Kalie, Kalilla, Kaly, Kayle, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kayleigh, Kaylene, Kayley, Kaylie, Kaylil, Kylila.

KALINA (Slavic) Flower. Variations: Kaleen, Kaleena, Kalena, Kalene.

KALINDA (Hindu) The sun. Variations: Kaleenda, Kalindi.

KALISA (American) Combination of Kay and Lisa. Variations: Kaleesa, Kalisha, Kallisa, Kaylisa.

KALLISTA (Greek) Most beautiful. Variations: Cala, Calesta, Calista, Callie, Cally, Kala, Kalesta, Kali, Kalie, Kalika, Kalista, Kalli, Kallie, Kally, Kallysta.

KAMA (Sanskrit) Beloved.

KAMALI (African) Guardian angel.

Chinese Names

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An

Ai

Cheng

Bao

Ho

Chan

Hu

Dai

Jin

Hua

Kong

Jiao

Li

Jun

Liang

Li

Ning

Lin

Po

Ling

Qiang

Mei

Shing

Ping

Wen

Qian

Wing

Ting

Yong

Xian

Yu

Yan

KAMEA (Hawaiian) Only one.

KAMI (Polynesian) Love.

KAMILA (Arabic) Perfect. Variations: Kamala, Kameela, Kamilah, Kamilia, Kamilla, Kamillah, Kamla.

KANA (Hindu) Tiny. Variations: Kanika.

KANANI (Hawaiian) Beautiful.

KANYA (Hindu) Virginal. Variations: Kania.

KARA (Greek) Dear. Variations: Kaira, Karah, Karalee, Karalyn, Karalynn, Kari, Kariana, Karianna, Karianne, Karie, Karielle, Karrah, Karrie, Kary.

KAREN (Greek) Pure. Form of Katherine. Notables: Singer Karen Carpenter. Variations: Caren, Carin, Caron, Carren, Carrin, Carron, Caryn, Kareen, Karenna, Karin, Karina, Karon, Karyn, Keren, Kerena, Kerran, Kerrin, Kerron, Keryn.

KARIDA (Arabic) Virginal. Variations: Kareeda.

KARIMA (Arabic) Noble. Variations: Kareema, Karimah.

KARIS (Greek) Grace.

KARISMA (English) Variation of Charisma.

KARISSA (Greek) Dear.

KARLA (German) Woman. Feminine form of Carl.

KARLENE (Latvian) Woman. Feminine version of Charles. Variations: Karleen, Karlen, Karlena, Karlina.

KARMA (Hindu) Fate.

KARMEL (Hebrew) Garden of grapes. Variations: Cami, Carmel, Carmia, Karmeli, Karmi, Karmia, Karmiel, Karmielle.

KARMEN (Latin) Song. Variation of Carmen. Variations: Karmina, Karmine, Karmita.

KAROLINA (Polish) Form of Caroline. Variations: Karalina, Karaline, Karoline, Karolyn.

KARUNA (Hindu) Compassion.

KASMIRA (Slavic) Bringing peace. Feminine version of Casimir.

KAT (Greek) Pure. Short form of Katherine.

KATE (Greek) Short form of Katherine and its derivatives. Notables: Actress Kate Winslet. Variations: Cate, Kait.

KATIE (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: TV news host Katie Couric. Variations: Katee, Katey, Kati, Katy.

KATHERINE (Greek) Pure. Notables: Actress Katherine Hepburn. Variations: Caitriona, Caren, Caron, Caryn, Caye, Kaethe, Kai, Kaila, Kaitlin, Karen, Karena, Karin, Karina, Karine, Karon, Karrin, Karyn, Karyna, Karynn, Kata, Kataleen, Katalin, Katalina, Katarina, Kateke, Katerina, Katerinka, Katharin, Katharina, Katharine, Katharyn, Kathereen, Katherin, Katherina, Kathey, Kathi, Kathie, Kathleen, Kathlyn, Kathlynn, Kathren, Kathrine, Kathryn, Kathryne, Kathy, Katia, Katica, Katina, Katrina, Katrine, Katriona, Katryna, Kattrina, Katushka, Katya, Kay, Kisan, Kit, Kitti, Kittie, Kitty, Kotinka, Kotryna, Yekaterina.

KATHLEEN (Irish) Form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kathleen Turner. Variations: Cathleen, Cathlene, Cathlyn, Kathlyn.

KATHY (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kathy Bates; comedian Kathy Griffin. Variations: Kathe, Kathee, Kathi, Kathie.

KATIA (Russian) Form of Katherine.

KATRIEL (Hebrew) Crowned by God.

KATRINA (Scandinavian) Form of Katherine. Variations: Katreena, Katrine.

KATSU (Japanese) Triumphant. Variations: Katsuko.

KAYLA (English) Pure; (Irish) Girl. Variations: Kaela, Kaelee, Kaeleigh, Kaelene, Kaeli, Kaelie, Kaelin, Kaelyn, Kaila, Kailan, Kailee, Kaileen, Kailene, Kailey, Kailin, Kailynne, Kalan, Kalee, Kaleigh, Kalen, Kaley, Kalie, Kalin, Kalyn, Kayana, Kayanna, Kaye, Kaylan, Kaylea, Kayleen, Kayleigh, Kaylene, Kayley, Kayli, Kaylle.

KAZIA (Polish) Destroyer of peace.

KEARA (Irish) Dark. Notables: Actress Keira Knightley. Variations: Keera, Keira, Kera, Kiara, Kiera.

KEELY (Irish) Brave. Form of Kelly. Variations: Kealee, Kealey, Kealy, Keeley, Keeli, Keelie, Keighley, Keilie, Keyley, Kieley, Kiely.

KEENA (Irish) Brave. Variations: Kina.

KEESHA (African) Favorite. Variations: Keisha, Keshia, Kiesha.

KEIKI (Hawaiian) Child. Variations: Keikana.

KEIKO (Japanese) Joyful child.

KELA (Hawaiian) Valley. Variations: Dela.

KELBY (English) Farm by the river. Variations: Kelbi, Kelbie.

KELDA (Scandinavian) Fountain; spring. Variations: Kilde.

KELILA (Hebrew) Crown. Variations: Kaile, Kaille, Kalia, Kayla, Kayle, Keila, Keilah, Kellila, Kellula, Kyle, Kylia.

KELINA (Hawaiian) Moon goddess.

KELLY (Irish) Brave soldier. Notables: Singer Kelly Clarkson; talk-show host Kelly Ripa. Variations: Kealey, Kealy, Keeley, Keelie, Keellie, Keely, Keighley, Keiley, Keilly, Keily, Kellee, Kelley, Kellia, Kellie, Kellina, Kellisa.

KELSEY (Scottish) Island. Variations: Kelcey, Kelci, Kelcie, Kelcy, Kellsie, Kelsa, Kelsea, Kelsee, Kelseigh, Kelsi, Kelsie, Kelsy.

KELULA (Yiddish) Girlfriend.

KENDA (Native American) Magic. Variations: Kenada, Kenadi, Kendi, Kendie, Kendy, Kennda, Kenndi, Kenndie, Kenndy.

KENDALL (English) Valley of Kent, England. Variations: Kendal, Kendel, Kendell, Kendelle.

KENDRA (English) Knowledgeable. Variations: Kena, Kenadrea, Kendria, Kenna, Kindra, Kinna, Kyndra.

KENISHA (American) Beautiful woman. Variations: Keneisha, Keneshia, Kennesha.

KENNA (Scottish) Attractive. Feminine form of Kenneth. Variations: Kennae, Kennina.

KENNICE (English) Beautiful. Variations: Kennise.

KENTON (English) Place name.

KENYA (English) African country. Variations: Kenia, Kenyatta.

KENZIE (Scottish) Attractive. Variations: Kensey, Kensie, Kenzi.

KERANI (Hindu) Sacred bells. Variations: Kera, Kerie, Kery.

KEREN (Hebrew) Horn. Variations: Kerrin, Keryn.

KERENSA (Cornish) Love. Variations: Karensa, Karenza, Kerenza.

KERRY (Irish) Dark haired. Notables: Actress Keri Russell. Variations: Kera, Keree, Keri, Keriana, Keriann, Kerianna, Kerianne, Kerra, Kerrey, Kerri, Kerrianne, Kerrie.

KESIA (American) Favorite. Variations: Kecia, Keishia, Keshia.

KETIFA (Hebrew) To pick. Variations: Ketipha.

KETINA (Hebrew) Girl.

KETURAH (Hebrew) Perfume. Variations: Ketura.

KEVINA (Irish) Handsome. Feminine version of Kevin. Variations: Keva, Kevia, Kevine, Kevinne, Kevonna, Kevyn.

KEWANEE (Native American) Prairie hen. Variations: Kewaunee.

KEZIAH (Hebrew) Cassia tree. Variations: Kazia, Kesiah, Ketzi, Ketziah, Kezi, Kezia, Keziah, Kissie, Kizzie, Kizzy.

KHALIDA (Arabic) Eternal. Variations: Khali, Khalia.

KIANA (Hawaiian) Variation of Diana. Variations: Kia, Kiana, Kianah, Kianna.

KIARA (American) Dark. Form of Ciara. Variations: Keira, Kiarra, Kiera, Kierra.

KIKI (Spanish) Short form of Enriqueta. Variations: Kikee.

KIKILIA (Hawaiian) Blind.

KILEY (Gaelic) Handsome. Variations: Kilee, Kilia, Kylee, Kylie.

KIM (English) Short form of Kimberly. Notables: Actress Kim Basinger. Variations: Kimmie, Kimmy, Kym.

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Joseph

Samantha

Christopher

Elizabeth

KIMBERLY (English) King's meadow. Notables: Actresses Kim Novak and Kim Stanley; singer Lil' Kim. Variations: Kim, Kimba, Kimba Lee, Kimball, Kimber, Kimberlea, Kimberlee, Kimberlei, Kimberley, Kimberli, Kimberlie, Kimberlyn, Kimbley, Kimmi, Kimmie, Kymberlee.

KINSEY (English) Offspring. Variations: Kinsee, Kinsley.

KIOKO (Japanese) Happy child. Variations: Kiyoko.

KIRAN (Hindu) Light. Variations: Kirina.

KIRBY (English) Farm near a church. Variations: Kirbee, Kirbi, Kirbie.

KIRI (Hindu) Amaranth. Variations: Kirsi.

KIRIAH (Hebrew) Village. Variations: Kiria, Kirya.

KIRIMA (Eskimo) Hill.

KIRSTEN (Scandinavian) Christian. Notables: Actress Kirsten Dunst. Variations: Karsten, Keerstin, Kersten, Kerstin, Kiersten, Kierstin, Kirsta, Kirstin, Kirstine, Kirstyn, Kyrstin.

KIRSTIE (Scandinavian) Form of Kirsten. Notables: Actress Kirstie Alley. Variations: Kersti, Kerstie, Kirsti, Kirstie, Kirsty.

KISA (Russian) Kitten. Variations: Keesa, Kysa.

KISHANDA (American) Newly created.

KISMET (Arabic) Destiny.

KIT (Greek) Short form of Katherine. Variations: Kitt.

KITRA (Hebrew) Wreath.

KITTY (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kitty Carlyle. Variations: Kiti, Kittee, Kittey, Kitti, Kittie.

KIZZY (American) Short form of Keziah. Variations: Kissee, Kissie, Kizzee, Kizzi, Kizzie.

KLARA (Hungarian) Bright. Form of Clara. Variations: Klari, Klarice, Klarika.

KLARISSA (German) Bright. Form of Clarissa. Variations: Klarisa, Klarise.

KOFFI (African) Born on Friday. Variations: Kofi, Koffe, Koffee.

KOLINA (Scandinavian) Form of Katherine or Colleen.

KONA (Hawaiian) Female. Variations: Koni, Konia.

KORA (Greek) Girl. Variations: Cora, Corabel, Corabella, Corabelle, Corabellita, Corake, Coralyn, Corella, Corena, Coretta, Corey, Cori, Corilla, Corinna, Corinne, Corissa, Corlene, Corri, Corrin, Corrissa, Corry, Cory, Coryn, Coryna, Corynn, Korabell, Koree, Koreen, Korella, Korenda, Korette, Korey, Kori, Korie, Korilla, Korissa, Korri, Korrie, Korrina, Korry, Kory, Korynna, Koryssa.

KORINA (English) Maiden. Variations: Corinna, Corinne, Korine, Korinna, Korinne, Korrina.

KRIS (Scandinavian) Short form of Kristina or Kristin.

KRISTIN (Scandinavian/German) Form of Christine. Notables: Actresses Kristin Davis and Kristin Chenoweth. Variations: Kristen, Krysten, Krystin.

KRISTINA (Greek/Scandinavian) Christian. Form of Christina. Variations: Krista, Kristeen, Kristeena, Kristena, Kristi, Kristie, Kristine, Kristy, Krysine, Krysta, Krysti, Krystie, Krystina, Krysty.

KRYSTAL (American) Clear and bright. Form of Crystal. Variations: Kristel, Kristell, Kristelle, Kristle, Krystle.

KYLE (Scottish) Attractive. Variations: Kyla, Kylia.

KYLIE (Irish) Graceful. Notables: Singer Kylie Minogue. Variations: Kiley, Kye, Kyla, Kylene.

KYOKO (Japanese) Mirror.

KYRA (Greek) Lady. Notables: Actress Kyra Sedgwick. Variations: Keera, Keira, Kira, Kyrene, Kyria.

KYRIE (Irish) Dark.

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