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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- KatyGirlDiminutive of Kate, a short form of Katherine.
- KauʻiUnisexComposed of ka (the definite article) and uʻi, which refers to "youth, beauty, or graceful appearance".
- KaulanaUnisexFrom the Hawaiian word kaulana, meaning "renowned", "well-known", or "celebrated".
- KaurGirlFrom Sanskrit roots signifying a young woman or princess, bestowing status and dignity.
- KaveriGirlFrom the name of the Kaveri River, a major river system in southern India.
- KavitaGirlFrom Sanskrit कविता (kavitā): "poem" or "poetry".
- KawehiUnisexFormed from ka (the definite article) and wehi, meaning "the ornament" or "the embellishment".
- KawtharGirlFrom Arabic كوثر (kawthar): "abundance, plenty, abundance of good."
- KayGirlA shortened form of Katherine and other names that begin with the letter K.
- KayceUnisexA variant spelling of Casey or Case, derived from either the initials K.C., from a surname, or from Irish origins.
- KayceeGirlFeminine variant of Casey, which can derive from the initials K.C., from a surname, or from Irish origins.
- KaylaGirlA modern coinage blending familiar sound components into a new name.
- KayleeGirlA modern name formed from familiar sound components.
- KayleenGirlA modern English name built from familiar sound elements.
- KayleighGirlA variant of Kaylee, combining the phonetic elements kay and leigh.
- KaylynGirlA contemporary name combining familiar sound elements.
- KeahiUnisexComposed of ke (the definite article) and ahi, meaning "the fire", evoking passion and energy.
- KealaUnisexFrom ke (the definite article) and ala, meaning "the path" or "the way", symbolising guidance and direction.
- KealebogaUnisexSetswana for "I thank you", from the phrase ke a leboga, "I do give thanks".
- KealohaUnisexFormed from ke (the definite article) and aloha, meaning "the beloved one" or "the cherished one".
- KeanuUnisexComposed of ke (the definite article) and anu, meaning "the cool breeze" or "the cool wind".
- KeavyGirlFrom Irish Caoimhe, composed of caom ("kind, gentle") and the feminine ending -e.
- KeelinGirlFrom Irish Caoilfhionn, composed of caol ("slender") and fionn ("fair, white"), describing a slender, fair-haired woman.
- KeelyGirlKeely means "slender" in Irish.
- KeevaGirlFrom Irish Caoimhe, composed of caom ("kind, gentle, beautiful") and the feminine ending -e.
- KefilweUnisexSetswana for "I was given", from the passive form of go fa, to give.
- KehlaniGirlKehlani likely means "heavenly" or relates to Hawaiian naming elements.
- KeighleyGirlKeighley means "clearing belonging to Cyhha", from an Old English place name.
- KeilaniGirlFrom Hawaiian elements meaning "dignified" and "heaven", combined as "splendid heaven".
- KeiraGirlKeira means "dark" or "black-haired" from Irish roots.
- KeithaGirlKeitha means "narrow water", the feminine form of Keith.
- KeitumetseUnisexSetswana for "I am happy", the perfect-tense form of itumela, to rejoice.
- KekepaniaGirlHawaiian adaptation of Stephanie.
- KeldaGirlKelda possibly means "a spring" from Old Norse origins.
- KelebekGirlThe Turkish word for butterfly, chosen as a given name.
- KelebogileUnisexSetswana for "I am thankful", the perfect-tense form of leboga, to thank.
- KelechiUnisexFrom Igbo kelee, "give thanks", and Chi, one's personal god: together, "thank God."
- KeliaGirlKelia's meaning is unknown; it may be an invented name.
- KelseyUnisexKelsey means "Cenel's island" from Old English elements.
- KendalUnisexKendal means "valley on the river Kent" from an English place name.
- KendallUnisexKendall means "valley on the river Kent" from an English place name.
- KendraGirlKendra means "woman from Kendal" or is the feminine form of Kendrick.
- KeneilweUnisexA Setswana sentence-name built on the passive of go naya, "to give": read together it comes out as "I have been given".
- KennedyUnisexHelmeted head or misshapen head, from Irish Gaelic elements referring to appearance.
- KenyaGirlThe one having stripes, from Kikuyu referring to Mount Kenya's appearance.
- KenzieUnisexFair-haired or beautiful stranger, from Scottish Gaelic elements in Mackenzie.
- KeoneUnisexFrom Hawaiian ke and one, together meaning "the homeland".
- KeriGirlDark-haired or unclear, from Irish place name or given name sources.
- KerimeGirlThe feminine form of Kerim, from Arabic Karim: "generous, noble".
- KerryUnisexFrom the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people" or "descendants of Ciar".
- KerstinGirlFrom the Greek Christos: "anointed".
- KestrelGirlFrom the name of a small falcon, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle meaning "rattle" or "noisemaker"…
- KevynUnisexAn alternative spelling of Kevin, from the Irish name Caoimhín meaning "beloved birth".
- KezibanGirlEtymology disputed: possibly from Persian meaning "housewife" or "lady of the house", or from an Arabic Quranic word.
- KgomotsoUnisexThe Setswana word for comfort or consolation, built on the verb go gomotsa, "to console".
- KhadigaGirlFrom Arabic خديجة (khadijah): etymology uncertain, possibly related to "early" or "prematurely born".
- KhadijaGirlFrom Arabic خديجة (khadija): "premature, one born prematurely."
- KhadraGirlFrom Arabic خضراء or خضرة (khadra): "green; verdant." The feminine form derived from the root meaning the colour green.
- KhaingUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning firm or sturdy, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- KhalidaGirlFrom Arabic خالدة (khalida): "eternal, enduring, immortal." The feminine form of Khalid.
- KhamUnisexThe Lao word ຄຳ (kham), "gold".
- KhamphetUnisexFrom Lao ຄຳ (kham), "gold", and ເພັດ (phet), "diamond": a name pairing two precious things.
- KhavaGirlThe Chechen and Ingush way of saying Hawwa, the Quranic name for Eve, the first woman.
- KhloeGirlFrom the Greek word chloē, meaning "green shoot" or "young green plant", a modern spelling variant of Chloe.
- KhulanGirlMongolian for the onager, a wild ass native to the steppe.
- KhuludGirlKhulud conveys the sense of eternality and permanence in Arabic, derived from خلد (khalada) meaning "to last forever".
- KhumboUnisexFrom Chewa: "wish" or "to wish for".
- KhumoUnisexThe Setswana word for wealth or riches.
- KhushiGirlMeans "happiness" or "joy" in Hindi, borrowed from Persian خوشی (khūshī).
- KiaGirlA short form of Kristina: "anointed".
- KianaGirlHawaiian form of Diana.
- KiaraGirlDark-haired or clear, a modern English variant of Irish and Italian names.
- KidistGirlFrom the Ge'ez word for "holy" or "saintly", in its feminine form.
- KikiGirlA diminutive form of names beginning with or containing the K sound.
- KilikinaGirlHawaiian adaptation of Christina.
- KillaGirlQuechua for "moon".
- KimberGirlFrom Kimberley, meaning clear meadow or fortress meadow from South African geographical sources.
- KimberlyGirlFrom Kimberley in South Africa, a place name that rose to prominence during the Boer War.
- KimberlynGirlFrom Kimberley with the feminine suffix -lyn, creating an elaborated form of the name.
- KimbraGirlFrom Kimberly as a diminutive form, suggesting affection or informality.
- KimimelaGirlFrom Lakota kimímela: "butterfly".
- KimmernaqGirlGreenlandic for the cowberry (lingonberry).
- KimmieGirlA playful diminutive of Kimberly or Kim, suggesting youth and affection.
- KimmyGirlA playful diminutive of Kimberly or Kim, suggesting approachability and youth.
- KingsleyUnisexA place name meaning king's wood, from Old English elements.
- KinleyGirlAn English surname turned given name, most likely built on the personal name Finlay.
- KinseyGirlDerived from an Old English personal name meaning royal.
- KinsleyGirlA place name meaning clearing belonging to Cyne, from Old English elements.
- KiraboUnisexLuganda for "gift", from the word ekirabo.
- KiranUnisexFrom Sanskrit किरण (kiraṇa): "ray of light" or "sunbeam", sometimes understood as "dust" or "thread".
- KirazGirlThe Turkish word for cherry, used as a given name.
- KirbyUnisexDerived from a place name meaning church settlement, from Old Norse elements.
- KiriGirlA Māori word meaning the outer covering or bark of a tree or the skin of a fruit.
- KiritapuGirlFrom Māori kiri (skin) and tapu (sacred): literally "sacred skin", signifying virginity or unmarried status.
- KirrilyGirlAn elaboration of Kiri, possibly related to names meaning light or sun.
- KirtidaGirlFrom Sanskrit: "one who bestows fame" or "giver of glory", combining कीर्ति (kīrti) "fame" and दा (dā) "giver".
- KitUnisexA diminutive of Christopher or Katherine.
- KittieGirlA diminutive of Katherine.
- KittyGirlA familiar form of Katherine, meaning "pure".
- KiwaUnisexFrom Māori kiwa, "dark".
- KizzieGirlA pet form of Keziah, from Hebrew Yehezqel: "God strengthens".
- KizzyGirlA pet form of Keziah, from Hebrew Yehezqel: "God strengthens".
- KısmetGirlFrom Arabic Qisma: "destiny, fate".
- KlaraGirlFrom the Latin clarus: "clear, bright".
- Koa (Māori)UnisexFrom Māori: "happy" or "joyful".
- KohinoorGirlFrom Persian Koh-i-noor: "mountain of light".
- KoketsoUnisexThe Setswana word for increase or addition, from go oketsa, "to add to".
- KolabGirl"Rose" in Khmer, a word that travelled into Southeast Asia from Persian.
- KōnaneUnisexFrom Hawaiian: "bright" or "shining".
- KonjitGirlFrom the everyday Amharic word for "beautiful", turned into a girl's name.
- KoriGirlThe feminine form of Corey, from Old Norse Kori or from Irish Cór: "seething pool" or "cauldron".
- KourtneyGirlA variant spelling of Courtney, from Old French court: "short".
- KrisUnisexAn abbreviation for Scandinavian names such as Kristian and Kristoffer, ultimately deriving from Greek Christos…
- Kristel (Finnish & Estonian)GirlA shortened form of Kristiina, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Christiana, which is related to the word…
- Kristel (Filipino)GirlDerived from the Tagalog word kristal, meaning a transparent or translucent mineral substance, borrowed into Tagalog…
- KristiGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, from Greek Christos: "anointed".
- KristiaGirlA diminutive of Christina, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KristieGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KristinaGirlFrom the Latin Christianus: "anointed".
- KristyGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KrystleGirlA variant of Crystal, derived from a word for a clear mineral or glass.
- KubraGirlKubra is the feminine form of Akbar, meaning "the greater" or "the greatest" in Arabic.
- KulapUnisexFrom Thai กุหลาบ (kulap), "rose", ultimately from Persian گلاب (golāb), "rosewater".
- KülliGirlA shortened form that derives from Külliki, with roots in Estonian tradition.
- KüllikeGirlThe Estonian adaptation of the Finnish name Kyllikki, carrying its roots within Finnish tradition.
- KulthumGirlKulthum evokes physical beauty in Arabic, referring to fullness of the cheeks, a feature associated with youthfulness…
- KumbukaniUnisexFrom Chewa: "remember" or "to remember".
- KunleyUnisexFrom Tibetan ཀུན་ལེགས, "all goodness": kun "all, every" + legs "good, proper".
- KuntheaGirlFrom Sanskrit गन्ध (gandha), "fragrance" or "scent"; sometimes explained instead as a native Khmer compound for…
- KunzangUnisexFrom Tibetan kun, "all", and bzang, "good": altogether good, or ever excellent.
- KutemwaUnisexFrom Bemba roots expressing happiness and joy.
- KyautaUnisexThe everyday Hausa word for "gift", given as a name to a child seen as a long-awaited blessing.
- KylaGirlA girls' version of Kyle or a blend of fashionable phonetic elements.
- KylieGirlAttributed to mean boomerang in the Nyungar language of Australian Aboriginal peoples, or a feminine adaptation of Kyle.
- KyraGirlA variant of Kira, sometimes considered a feminine form of the masculine name Cyrus, which comes from Persian roots…
- LaarniGirlThe etymology of this Tagalog name is not well-documented.
- LaceyUnisexDerived from the surname Lacy, which comes from a Norman place name, possibly of Gaulish origin.
- LacyUnisexFrom a surname derived from Lassy, a town in Normandy, possibly of Gaulish origin deriving from a personal name…
- LaddaGirlFrom Thai ลัดดา (Ladda), the Thai form of Lata, itself from Sanskrit latā, "creeper, vine".
- LadiGirlFrom Hausa Lahadi, "Sunday" (itself from Arabic al-ahad, "the first day"); given to a girl born on that day.
- LadyGirlLady derives from Old English hlæfdige, a compound element referring to someone who kneads dough, which eventually…
- LaetitiaGirlFrom the Latin laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness."
- LagleGirlDerived from the Estonian word for a water bird known for its grace and loyalty, lagle refers to the goose.
- LaiaGirlA diminutive form of Eulalia, derived from Greek eu- ("well") and lalein ("to speak"): "eloquent, well-speaking".
- LailaGirlFrom Arabic Layla: "night".
- LaineGirlThe Estonian word for the ripples and undulations that move across the surface of water.
- LakeUnisexFrom the English word for an inland body of water, ultimately derived from Latin lacus.
- LakelynnGirlAn elaboration of Lake, combining the nature word with the popular feminine suffix -lyn.
- LakshmiUnisexFrom Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī), "mark, sign", the name of the goddess who marks out good fortune.
- LaliaGirlA short form of Eulalia, a name derived from Greek meaning "well-spoken" or "eloquent".
- LalitaGirlFrom Sanskrit ललित (lalita), "playful, charming, desired".
- LallieGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LallyGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LamisGirlLamis conveys gentleness and smoothness in Arabic, evoking tactile softness.
- LamyaGirlLamya draws from the poetic Arabic root لمى (lamā), referring to the warmth and colour of lips, a classical image of…
- LanaGirlA short form of Alana or Svetlana, names with different origins but sharing the same short form in English.
- LaneyGirlA diminutive of Elaine, ultimately derived from Helen or Hellen, of Greek origin meaning "bright" or "shining light".
- LaniGirlFrom Hawaiian: "sky", "heaven", "royal", or "majesty".
- LaraGirlA short form of Larisa, ultimately from an ancient Roman family name.
- LarissaGirlA Greek mythological name of unknown meaning, borne by a nymph linked to the city of Larissa.
- LarkGirlFrom the English word for a small songbird known for its melodious morning song.
- LatifaGirlLatifa is the feminine form of Latif, conveying qualities of kindness, gentleness and refined grace in Arabic.
- LauraGirlFrom Latin laurus meaning 'laurel', symbolizing victory and honour in ancient Rome.
- LaureenGirlAn elaboration and variant form of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurelGirlFrom the laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus, symbolizing victory and honour.
- LaurenUnisexA variant or feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaurenaGirlAn elaboration of Lauren, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- Laurence (French)GirlThe French feminine form of Laurentius, from Latin 'from Laurentum'.
- LaurenciaGirlThe feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaureneGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurentineGirlThe French feminine form of Laurentinus, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and…
- LauressaGirlA diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LauretteGirlA French diminutive of Laura, created with the common -ette suffix.
- LaurianeGirlA French form of Lauriana, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and victory.
- LaurianneGirlA French name that may be a variant of Lauriane or a combination of Laure and Anne.
- LaurineGirlA French elaboration of Laure, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and victory.
- LaurissaGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LavenderGirlFrom the English word for the aromatic flowering plant, or the pale purple colour it produces.
- LaverneUnisexFrom an alder tree, ultimately from the Gaulish word for alder.
- LavonneGirlA blend of the prefix 'La' with Yvonne, combining phonetic elements from both parts.
- LawahizGirlLawahiz refers to glances or looks in Arabic, evoking moments of connection or attraction.
- LawanGirlFrom Thai ลาวัณย์ or ลาวัลย์ (Lawan), "beauty, charm", from Sanskrit lāvaṇya.
- LayanGirlLayan expresses softness and delicate qualities in Arabic, derived from the verb لان (lāna) meaning "to be soft" or "to…
- LaylaGirlFrom Arabic: "night".
- LeahGirlProbably from a Hebrew word meaning "weary" or "grieved."
- LéaneGirlA modern French name, possibly combining Léa and Anne.
- LeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeannaGirlPossibly a variant of Liana, or a combination of Lee and Anna.
- LeanneGirlA combination of Lee and Anne.
- LeanoraGirlA shortened form of Eleanora.
- LeatriceGirlPossibly a combination of Leah and Beatrice.
- LebogangUnisexA Setswana command form of go leboga, "to thank": together it reads as "be thankful" or "give thanks".
- LebohangUnisexSesotho for "be thankful", an exhortation built from the verb for thanking.
- LeciaGirlA shortened form of Alicia, Felicia, or Letitia.
- LeeUnisexFrom a clearing or meadow.
- LeeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeeloGirlThe Estonian term for traditional songs passed through generations, carrying cultural memory and community expression.
- LegacyUnisexSomething inherited from a predecessor; heritage or bequest.
- LehuaUnisexFrom Hawaiian: "ohia flower", the blossom of the native Hawaiian ohia tree.
- Lei (Chinese)UnisexFrom Chinese characters: 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones, openness, or integrity" (typically associated with masculine…