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Kuiper

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Pronounced KY-per /ˈkaɪ.pər/Medium

Meaning: Kuiper is a Dutch occupational surname, 'cooper, barrel-maker.' It is famous via astronomer Gerard Kuiper and the Kuiper Belt. As a given name it reads male/surname-like; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Dutch surname, 'barrel-maker': Kuiper also names the Kuiper Belt (said 'KY-per'). We flag the male lean honestly.
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MeaningKuiper is a Dutch occupational surname, 'cooper, barrel-maker.' It is famous via astronomer Gerard Kuiper and the Kuiper Belt. As a given name it reads male/surname-like; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

History & Origin

Kuiper is a Dutch occupational surname, 'cooper, barrel-maker,' known worldwide through astronomer Gerard Kuiper and the Kuiper Belt of icy bodies. As a girl's given name it is unusual and reads surname-like or male, which we flag honestly. Rare and cosmic (said 'KY-per').

For girls it appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and male-leaning.

Did you know? Kuiper is a Dutch surname for a 'cooper, barrel-maker,' and lends its name to the Kuiper Belt. As a first name it reads male or surname-like, so for a girl we flag the lean honestly (said 'KY-per'; Dutch differs).
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kuiper — Dutch surname 'cooper, barrel-maker'; Kuiper Belt; male-leaning

Variations

KuyperKuipersCuyper

Nicknames

KuiPiper

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kuiper mean?

Kuiper is a Dutch surname meaning 'cooper, barrel-maker'; it also names the Kuiper Belt.

How do you pronounce Kuiper?

Here it's said KY-per /ˈkaɪ.pər/ — two syllables; the Dutch pronunciation differs.

Is Kuiper a boy or girl name?

Kuiper is a surname that reads male; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Kuiper?

For girls Kuiper is extremely rare.

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