Kay
A shortened form of Katherine and other names that begin with the letter K.
Meaning and origin
Kay developed as a nickname or short form of longer K-names like Katherine, Kathryn and Kayla, particularly in English-speaking countries.
How to pronounce Kay
| English (US) | KAY /ˈkeɪ/ |
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