Baby Names That Start With K
3226 baby names beginning with the letter K — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with K, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Kween#12590 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Queen — from the Old English cwen, 'a queen; a royal woman; a lady'; a wKylea#12593 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kylie/Kyla (linked to a boomerang/'graceful', AustralianKyloni#12595 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, layering a Ky- onset with an -oni ending, echoing Kyla and the airy Kyndle#12596 in the U.S.A modern coinage read either as a respelling of Kendall ('valley of the River Kent') or as a noKynley#12597 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinley — variously from the English 'the king's meadow' and the Gaelic Mac FhionnKynslie#12598 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinsley — from the Old English, variously 'the king's meadow' and "Cyne's wood/clKynzleigh#12599 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinsley — from the Old English, variously 'the king's meadow' and "Cyne's wood/clKatin#12607 in the U.S.A modern American coinage or short respelling, close in sound to Katen and Caitlin, and possiblKae#12705 in the U.S.Kae reads as a short, modern spelling of Kay — itself a nickname for Katherine ('pure') or, in Kahlanni#12706 in the U.S.Kahlanni reads as a modern American coinage in the popular -lani family (echoing Kailani, 'sea Kahleah#12707 in the U.S.Kahleah reads as a modern respelling of Kalea or Kaleah, a Hawaiian-associated name sometimes gKahli#12708 in the U.S.Kahli reads as a modern respelling of Callie or Kali, often a short form of Katherine ('pure') Kahliya#12709 in the U.S.Kahliya reads as a modern American coinage near Kaliyah and Aaliyah (Arabic-linked, 'exalted; sKahloni#12710 in the U.S.Kahloni reads as a modern American coinage near Kaloni and the -lani/-oni sound family (echoingKahmani#12711 in the U.S.Kahmani reads as a modern coinage with a Swahili-flavored ring, near Kamani and Amani ('peace')Kahri#12712 in the U.S.Kahri reads as a modern respelling of Cari or Kari, often a short of Karen or Caroline (ultimatKaiana#12713 in the U.S.Kaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana, an early Hawaiian trKailane#12714 in the U.S.Kailane reads as a modern American coinage, joining the Kai- prefix (Hawaiian 'sea') with a -laKailei#12715 in the U.S.Kailei reads as a modern American respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh, joining a Kai- opening with Kaiser#12716 in the U.S.From the German Kaiser, 'emperor', derived from the Latin Caesar. A bold title-name, it is stroKaislei#12717 in the U.S.Kaislei reads as a modern American coinage, a -lei spelling of Kaisley or Kaislee (in the PaislKaithlyn#12718 in the U.S.Kaithlyn is a modern respelling of Kaitlyn or Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, from the GreKaizlyn#12719 in the U.S.Kaizlyn reads as a modern American coinage, joining a Kai- opening with the popular -lyn endingKalayiah#12720 in the U.S.Kalayiah reads as a modern American coinage, joining a Kala- opening with the fashionable -iah Kaliea#12721 in the U.S.Kaliea reads as a modern respelling of Kalia or Kalea, a Hawaiian-linked name sometimes glossedKalki#12722 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kalki, the name of the tenth and future avatar of the god Vishnu, foretold toKalley#12723 in the U.S.Kalley is a modern respelling of Callie or Kallie, often a short of Katherine or Caroline, and Kamazi#12724 in the U.S.Kamazi reads as a modern coinage with a Swahili-flavored ring, in the Ka- family of sound. No sKamellia#12725 in the U.S.Kamellia is a modern respelling of Camellia, the flowering shrub named after the Jesuit botanisKamillah#12726 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kamillah (Kamila), 'perfect; complete; whole' — a virtue name; it also serves aKamiylah#12727 in the U.S.Kamiylah is a modern respelling of Kamila (Kamillah), from the Arabic for 'perfect; complete; wKammy#12728 in the U.S.Kammy is a friendly pet form of Camilla ('young ceremonial attendant') or Cameron ('crooked nosKani#12729 in the U.S.Kani reads mostly as a short, modern coinage or a clipping of longer Ka- names; separately it iKanon#12730 in the U.S.Kanon is a Japanese unisex name (readings vary, sometimes linked to 'flower' and 'sound' or to Karianna#12731 in the U.S.Karianna is a modern blend of Kari (a form of Katherine, 'pure') and Anna ('grace; favor'). It Karielys#12732 in the U.S.Karielys is a modern Latina coinage joining Kari (a form of Katherine, 'pure') with the popularKarlene#12733 in the U.S.Karlene is an elaborated form of Karla or Carla (feminine of Carl/Karl, 'free man'), with the sKarrigan#12734 in the U.S.Karrigan reads as a surname-style name, a K-spelled cousin of the Irish surname Corrigan (from Karyn#12735 in the U.S.Karyn is a variant spelling of Karen, itself a Danish form of Katherine, 'pure.' It reads as a Kashtyn#12736 in the U.S.Kashtyn is a modern surname-style coinage, a K- and -yn respelling in the vein of Cashton or KaKasi#12737 in the U.S.Kasi is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watchKasie#12738 in the U.S.Kasie is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watcKasiyah#12739 in the U.S.Kasiyah is a modern coinage, likely a -iyah elaboration of Kasi or Cassia (a cinnamon-like planKatey#12740 in the U.S.Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the GKatherinne#12741 in the U.S.Katherinne is a variant spelling of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharKatieann#12742 in the U.S.Katieann is a combination name joining Katie (a form of Katherine, 'pure') and Ann ('grace; favKattaleia#12743 in the U.S.Kattaleia is a modern coinage in the style of Natalia or Kataleya (the orchid Cattleya), a flowKaysha#12744 in the U.S.Kaysha is a modern coinage, likely a Kay- respelling of Keisha or Kesha (often linked to 'cassiKazia#12745 in the U.S.Kazia is a short form of Keziah, the Hebrew name of one of Job's daughters, meaning 'cassia' — Kaziya#12746 in the U.S.Kaziya is a modern coinage, likely a -iya elaboration of Kazia or Keziah ('cassia'), riding theKazleigh#12747 in the U.S.Kazleigh is a modern coinage joining a Kaz- opening with the fashionable -leigh ending (a variaKeani#12748 in the U.S.Keani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to ke ani, 'the cool breeze,' and sometiKaileena#12749 in the U.S.A modern blend of Kaila (a Kayla form) and Lena (from Helena/Selena, 'light'; 'moon'). No singlKearie#12749 in the U.S.Kearie is a modern coinage, likely a soft -ie form of Keara or Kiera (from Irish Ciar, 'dark-haKehloni#12750 in the U.S.Kehloni is a modern coinage in the style of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-flavored name often read as 'skKeilanny#12751 in the U.S.Keilanny is a modern coinage in the style of Keilani or Leilani, Hawaiian-flavored names tied tKeirra#12752 in the U.S.Keirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from Ciar, 'dark' Kelcy#12753 in the U.S.Kelcy is a spelling variant of Kelsey, from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'CeneKenari#12754 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most likely a Ken- given name extended with the melodic -ari ending (as in AmKeniya#12755 in the U.S.A modern coinage, place-adjacent to Kenya, the East African country, given a softened -iya spelKenlyn#12756 in the U.S.A modern blended name pairing a Ken- element with the popular -lyn suffix (from Lynn, 'lake' inKennedee#12757 in the U.S.Kennedee is a phonetic spelling of Kennedy, from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'descendant of CKenori#12758 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most likely a Ken- given name extended with a melodic -ori ending. It carriesKensey#12759 in the U.S.Kensey reads as a surname-style name in the family of Kenzie and Kensington, most often tied toKalasia#12760 in the U.S.A Tongan/Polynesian name, a local form of Grace ('grace; favor'), also linked to Gladys. Warm aKeri#12760 in the U.S.Keri is a spelling of Kerry (from the Irish county Ciarrai, 'people of Ciar,' where Ciar means Keylan#12761 in the U.S.Keylan is a modern coinage in the family of Kaylan and Kylan, likely a Key-/Kay- start plus theKeymari#12762 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Key- opening with the -mari ending (as in Amari, Kamari). It carriesKeyoni#12763 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Key- opening with a flowing -oni ending. It carries no single fixed Keyshla#12764 in the U.S.Keyshla is a modern Latina coinage, popular in Puerto Rican and wider Hispanic communities, buiKamariyah#12765 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Kamari (an -iyah ending in the Aaliyah mold); by the Kamari route itKeysie#12765 in the U.S.Keysie is a modern coinage sharing the sound of Kasey and Casey, with a Key- start and an -ie eKamdynn#12766 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Kamden (itself from the place-and-surname name Camden), with a Keza#12766 in the U.S.Keza is a short name most often linked to Kinyarwanda, where keza can carry the sense of 'preciKhalise#12767 in the U.S.Khalise is a form of the Arabic Khalisa, from khalis, meaning 'pure; sincere; clear.' A gentle Khamilla#12768 in the U.S.Khamilla is a spelling of Kamila and Camilla, from the Latin camillus/camilla, 'a young ceremonKheylani#12769 in the U.S.Kheylani is a modern coinage in the family of Kehlani, blending a Khey- start with the HawaiianKhloey#12770 in the U.S.Khloey is a respelling of Chloe and Khloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'a young green shoot; bloomingKhozen#12771 in the U.S.Khozen is a modern coinage, also read as surname-adjacent, with a Kho- start and an -zen endingKia#12772 in the U.S.Kia is a short name read several ways: in Maori kia can mean 'may it be; let it be' (as in kia Kiahna#12773 in the U.S.Kiahna is a spelling of Kiana, often read with a Hawaiian flavor as 'divine; heavenly' (linked Kiansha#12774 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ki- opening with the -sha ending seen in names like Keisha and AishaKiany#12775 in the U.S.Kiany is a modern coinage in the family of Kiana and Kiani, with a Ki- start and a -any ending.Kienna#12776 in the U.S.Kienna is a modern name blending the sounds of Kiana and Sienna, with a Ki- start and an -enna Kasumi#12777 in the U.S.A Japanese name most often written to mean 'mist; haze,' though the meaning depends on the charKila#12777 in the U.S.Kila is a short name read in more than one way: as an Irish form near Cila/Kyla, as a Hawaiian-Kimbria#12778 in the U.S.Kimbria reads as a modern elaboration in the Kimberly family (itself from an English place nameKimya#12779 in the U.S.From the Persian Kimya (kimiya), 'alchemy' and, by extension, 'something rare, precious, or harKanishka#12780 in the U.S.A Sanskrit name of debated meaning, historically borne by Kanishka the Great, a Kushan emperor Kind#12780 in the U.S.Kind is a rare virtue and word name taken straight from the English adjective 'kind' — gentle, Kindra#12781 in the U.S.Kindra reads mainly as a spelling variant of Kendra, often glossed 'knowing; understanding' (a Kinslei#12782 in the U.S.Kinslei is a modern respelling of Kinsley, an English surname and place name usually read as 'kKawehi#12783 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name, likely built on elements touching beauty or adornment; precise documentation fKiona#12783 in the U.S.Kiona is frequently cited as a Native American name meaning 'brown hills,' a gloss we pass alonKayal#12784 in the U.S.From the Tamil kayal, 'a backwater lagoon,' and also a word for a fish; in classical Tamil poetKionna#12784 in the U.S.Kionna reads as a modern coinage in the Kiana/Kiona family, built for sound rather than a fixedKionni#12785 in the U.S.Kionni reads as a modern coinage in the Kiana/Kionna family, given a bright -i ending. It carriKirat#12786 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sikh Kirat (kirt), 'the praise of God' and, more broadly, honest devotional woKisha#12787 in the U.S.Kisha reads as a short form or variant of Keisha (itself often tied to Keziah, 'cassia,' thoughKiyani#12788 in the U.S.Kiyani is often linked to the Persian Kayani, the name of a legendary royal dynasty (with a senKlarke#12789 in the U.S.Klarke is a modern respelling of Clarke, an English surname from 'clerk' — a cleric or scholar.Klaudia#12790 in the U.S.Klaudia is the Polish (and Hungarian) form of Claudia, the feminine of the Roman clan name ClauKlee#12791 in the U.S.Klee is a short name tied to the German surname Klee, meaning 'clover' — famously borne by the Kloni#12792 in the U.S.Kloni reads as a modern coinage, built for a bright, friendly sound rather than a fixed meaningKnightley#12793 in the U.S.Knightley is an English surname and place name, usually read as 'knight's meadow' or 'knight's Knoxlynn#12794 in the U.S.Knoxlynn is a modern blend of Knox, a Scottish surname from 'round hill,' with the popular suffKnyla#12795 in the U.S.Knyla reads as a modern coinage in the Nyla/Nila family, given a decorative silent K. It carrieKonstance#12796 in the U.S.Konstance is a modern K-spelling of Constance, from the Latin 'constantia,' 'steadfastness; conKoriandr#12797 in the U.S.Koriandr is a pop-culture name: the Tamaranean birth name of Starfire (Koriand'r) in DC Comics,Kadee#12798 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie/Cadie; by the Katie route (from Katherine) it touches 'pure,' while as a moKorinna#12798 in the U.S.Korinna is a K-spelling of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore' ('maiden; young woman'), with the dimKeirah#12799 in the U.S.An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, estabKorri#12799 in the U.S.Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, or as a spin on the Gaelic-rooted Corrie ('hoKortlyn#12800 in the U.S.Kortlyn reads as a modern coinage in the Courtney/Cortland family, likely a Court- element blenKortlynn#12801 in the U.S.Kortlynn is a modern coinage in the Courtney/Cortland family, a Court- element blended with theKelayah#12802 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the -ayah sound family (Aaliyah, Amayah, Nayah). A Hebrew name KelKovi#12802 in the U.S.Kovi reads as a modern coinage, a short, bright name built for sound rather than a fixed meaninKrimsyn#12803 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the color word Crimson, a deep, rich red (ultimately from the Arabic qirKristi#12804 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Kristin or Christine, ultimately from Greek Christos ('anointed'), giKristie#12805 in the U.S.A short, affectionate form of Kristin or Christine, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying Kennley#12806 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Kenley, an English place name in Surrey and Shropshire, usually explained Krosby#12806 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English surname Crosby, from Old Norse elements meaning 'settlement Kru#12807 in the U.S.A short, punchy coined given name of one syllable. Separately, kru is a Thai word for 'teacher'Krysten#12808 in the U.S.A y-spelling form of Kristen or Christina, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying the senseKulsoom#12809 in the U.S.An Arabic feminine name, borne famously as part of Umm Kulthum, traditionally explained as 'havKyelle#12810 in the U.S.A modern coined given name that blends the sounds of Kyla or Kylie with the elegant Elle. It caKylaya#12811 in the U.S.A modern coined given name that stretches Kyla into a longer, flowing form with an -aya ending.Kyley#12812 in the U.S.A spelling form of Kylie. Kylie is often connected to an Australian Aboriginal (Noongar) word fKylia#12813 in the U.S.A modern coined given name that pairs the ky- sound of Kyla or Kylie with a flowing -ia ending.Kyliana#12814 in the U.S.A modern coined given name blending Kylie with the classic Ana (or Anna), giving a long, flowinKymberly#12815 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kimberly, an English place and surname name traceable to Old English rooKymbre#12816 in the U.S.A modern coined given name in the Kimber style, echoing Kimberly with a short, stylish -bre endKynnadi#12817 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kennedy, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Cinneide, traditionally explKyonna#12818 in the U.S.A modern coined given name that joins a bright ky- opening with a flowing -onna ending, in the Kimmy#12822 in the U.S.Kimmy is a familiar pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname ultimately 'CyneburKinsely#12824 in the U.S.Kinsely is a respelling of Kinsley, an English place-name and surname meaning 'king's meadow' oKarlina#12829 in the U.S.A form of Karolina/Carla, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man/woman.' Popular across Slavic and SKosisochukwu#12838 in the U.S.From the Igbo Kosisochukwu (Ka O si Chukwu), 'as it pleases God; as God wills' — a devout senteKaylise#12844 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Kay- to Lise (short for Elise, from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'). The Kamoria#12867 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering the K- of Kamari with the -oria of Victoria/Gloria. No single documenKanarie#12869 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that audibly echoes the English word canary (and the Dutch/Afrikaans Karie#12872 in the U.S.A K-respelling of Carrie, the long-established pet form of Caroline and Carol. Caroline is the Kinsli#12884 in the U.S.An -i respelling of Kinsley, an English surname-and-place name read as 'the king's meadow' (or Kinsly#12885 in the U.S.Kinsly is a respelling of Kinsley, an English surname from a place-name built on Old English cyKaybri#12889 in the U.S.A modern coinage from the Kay- opening (as in Kaylee and Kayla) plus the -bri ending (as in BriKiyomii#12889 in the U.S.A respelling of the Japanese name Kiyomi. Japanese names are written with characters, and the mKehlana#12900 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that echoes the name and stage presence of singer Kehlani, respelled Khaila#12930 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling of Kayla (often linked to Katherine/laurel, 'crown; laurel'); it also eKhalanie#12932 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Kalani/Kehlani family with the -lani sound that echoes the Hawaiian lanKhamryn#12935 in the U.S.A -ryn respelling in the Kamryn/Cameron family; by the Cameron route it brushes 'crooked nose' Kimara#12945 in the U.S.Kimara has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern elaboration of Kim (itself a short forKmya#12954 in the U.S.Kmya is a modern coinage with a compressed K- onset, echoing names like Amya and Kymia. It has
Boy Names
Kache#12923 in the U.S.A modern coinage reading as a respelling of Cash (from Cassius, or the word 'cash') or the wordKado#12924 in the U.S.Variously a Japanese name, 'a gateway/corner', and a modern short name (also a short form of RiKaevon#12926 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Ka- element with a -evon/-von ending (in the Kevon/Devon family)Kahekili#12928 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kahekili, 'the thunder' (ka, 'the', + hekili, 'thunder'); the name of a famedKahlo#12929 in the U.S.From the German surname Kahlo (linked to kahl, 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of artist FridaKaida#12933 in the U.S.From the Japanese Kaida, 'little dragon' (a modern reading); used for both sexes; routes layereKaier#12934 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the Kai- element (variously 'sea' in Hawaiian, 'ocean/shell' in JaKailor#12936 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Kai- element with a -lor ending (echoing Taylor/Kaylor); used for bothKaizon#12946 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kai (variously 'the sea'; 'forgiveness') with the -zon ending (ecKaj#12947 in the U.S.A Danish/Frisian name (Kaj/Kai) — variously linked to 'rejoice' (Latin Gaius), 'the sea' (HawaiKakashi#12949 in the U.S.From the Japanese kakashi, 'scarecrow'; popularized as a name by the character Kakashi Hatake iKamen#12956 in the U.S.From the Bulgarian/Slavic Kamen, 'stone' (a symbol of strength and steadfastness); also echoes Kamori#12958 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Kamari and Amari with the -ori ending; no single fixed root; routKamuela#12960 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; name of God.' A warm islaKansas#12963 in the U.S.A place name, from the U.S. state Kansas, itself named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, whose name iKanye#12964 in the U.S.A modern coined name, sometimes given as 'the only one' (from an Akan/East African echo); the pKarel#12966 in the U.S.A Czech/Dutch form of Charles — from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; a man'Karmani#12970 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Karma ('action; deed; destiny', Sanskrit) and Armani (an ItaliKashif#12975 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kashif, 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light.' A name of Kashis#12976 in the U.S.A modern, invented name built on the popular Ka-/Kash- sound family (echoing Kash and Cash). ItKasian#12977 in the U.S.A modern respelling most often tied to Cassian, from the Roman family name Cassius; some readinKassim#12978 in the U.S.A spelling of Qasim — from Arabic, 'one who divides or distributes (charitably); a generous givKatai#12979 in the U.S.Katai appears in several unrelated settings (a surname in parts of Asia and Africa, and as a moKavyn#12981 in the U.S.A modern respelling most often read as a spin on Kevin (Irish, 'gentle; kind') or the place namKayode#12984 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness', celebrating the joy a child brings. AKazari#12985 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the Kaz-/-ari sound family (echoing Amari, Kazi). It carries no settled meaKeano#12992 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Keanu/Keano — from the Hawaiian ke anu, 'the coolness; the cool breeze'Kedrick#12993 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royalKeeran#12995 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ciaran (Kieran), from ciar, 'dark; black', with a diminutive, giving 'lKeita#13001 in the U.S.From the Japanese Keita, variously 'respectful; big/thick' (by hanja); also the Mandinka Keita,Keizer#13002 in the U.S.A Dutch spelling of Keizer/Kaiser, 'emperor', descended from the Roman Caesar; also a Dutch surKel#13003 in the U.S.A short form of Kelvin (from the Scottish River Kelvin, 'narrow water') or Kelly (Irish, 'brighKellum#13005 in the U.S.From the English surname Kellum (also Killam), a habitational name from places such as Kilham, Kemal#13007 in the U.S.From the Turkish Kemal (from the Arabic kamal), 'perfection; maturity; completeness; excellenceKenly#13014 in the U.S.A form of Kenley — from the Old English cyning, 'a king/royal', + leah, 'a wood/clearing', hencKerby#13020 in the U.S.A spelling of Kirby, from Old Norse elements kirkja, 'church', and byr, 'settlement; village', Kerwin#13025 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/Keyder#13030 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the Key-/-der sound family (echoing Kaeden, Ryder). It carries no settled mKeyoir#13031 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the Key- sound with an -oir ending. It carries no settled meaning, and its Khaizen#13036 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the Khai-/-zen sound family (echoing Kaizen, Kaisen). It carries no settledKhaliel#13038 in the U.S.A spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a close friend; a beloved companion; an intimate'Khani#13042 in the U.S.Khani reads as a modern short given name on the Kha- sound; it also appears as a surname and ecKhareem#13043 in the U.S.A spelling of Kareem — from the Arabic, 'generous; noble; honourable; bountiful' (Al-Karim, oneKhiari#13046 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Khairi ('good; charitable', Arabic) and Amari; no single fixed root; rouKhilan#13047 in the U.S.Khilan reads as a modern given name; it is also used in India, where readings vary. As used it Khris#13051 in the U.S.A spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'a bearer of CKhyan#13053 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling most often read as a spin on Kian/Cian (Irish, 'ancient') or the PersiaKhyir#13054 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Khayr ('goodness, blessing', Arabic) and Kyrie ('Lord', Greek); no sin