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85 Japanese Baby Names Starting With K — With Full Meanings

Browse all 85 Japanese names that begin with the letter K. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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Japanese Girl Names Starting With K

39 girl names

#532

Katura

Japanese

Derived from various fruitful meanings depending on kanji used

#552

Kenshia

Japanese

Strong and firm

#555

Kirina

Japanese

to aspire or to hope

#559

Kyona

Japanese

pure; beautiful

#784

Kimmori

Japanese

tree of hope or to grow

#987

Kairi

Japanese

ocean village; home by the ocean

#1015

Kiyann

Japanese

Purity

#1023

Kimako

Japanese

A child (ko) who is treasured (kima)

#1024

Kaya

Japanese

forgiveness; elder sister; rock

#1103

Keinya

Japanese

May carry various meanings depending on the kanji used; often signifies 'the first of the new era'.

#1178

Kameko

Japanese

亀子

#1195

Kanoi

Japanese

the meaning can vary based on kanji used, but often linked to beauty and harmony

#1201

Kameya

Japanese

a form related to 'ocean' or 'beauty'

#1462

Katora

Japanese

companion

#1548

Katanna

Japanese

sword, blade

#1571

Keirin

Japanese

A story, a tale

#1684

Kioka

Japanese

To shine brightly or lustrous

#1695

Kmiya

Japanese

beautiful, precious

#1973

Kimeko

Japanese

beautiful child

#2657

Kamaya

Japanese

the one who is pure and sacred

#2865

Kaoir

Japanese↑ Rising

The name may derive from the Japanese word '香' (ka), meaning 'fragrance'.

#3298

Kayori

Japanese↑ Rising

A fragrant, sweet smell; beautiful

#3733

Kamira

Japanese↑ Rising

to be a goddess; moonlight

#3734

Kamoura

Japanese↑ Rising

one who is sweet

#4235

Kaomi

Japanese↑ Rising

fragrance

#7842

Kina

Japanese

A unique name often picked for its musical quality and association with beauty.; Sea urchin

#8718

Kayari

Japanese

The place of fragrant flowers

#9301

Keiari

Japanese↑ Rising

A compound of 'Kei,' meaning 'blessed,' and 'Ari,' meaning 'to exist.'

#9319

Kiyari

Japanese↑ Rising

A joyful, happy village

#9322

Koko

Japanese↑ Rising

a child of the light

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Knori

Japanese↑ Rising

Nori): 'seaweed', but used phonetically in names, often imbued with personal significance.

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Kamina

Japanese↑ Rising

mistress, noble; she who brings peace

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Keyori

Japanese↑ Rising

A beautiful blessing

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Kireina

Japanese↑ Rising

綺麗な

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Keiri

Japanese

Blessing

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Keida

Japanese

blessing or a graceful child

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Kare

Japanese

to care for

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Kitara

Japanese

the one who wins; from a musical instrument

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Koemi

Japanese

Little blessing

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Japanese Boy Names Starting With K

40 boy names

#647

Kazuyuki

Japanese

harmony and happiness

#701

Keiwan

Japanese

universe

#749

Kanji

Japanese

Chinese characters'

#810

Kojiro

Japanese

Large second son

#817

Kannon

Japanese

the sound of a bell

#894

Ken

Japanese

Strong or healthy

#1006

Kiree

Japanese

きれい (Kirei - Beautiful)

#1020

Kazuyoshi

Japanese

Peaceful or harmonious

#1070

Kyen

Japanese

strong

#1305

Kaisin

Japanese

A unique name that can denote 'the blessed one'

#1416

Kin

Japanese

family; relative

#1504

Kohin

Japanese

光

#1818

Kimar

Japanese

one who is valued or esteemed; bright or radiant

#1843

Kemarui

Japanese

tree of life

#1852

Koreyon

Japanese

to assist

#1902

Kaiiden

Japanese

ocean, sea; the warrior

#1923

Kamuri

Japanese

meaning 'elk'

#1982

Kanon

Japanese

flower, bloom

#3381

Japanese↑ Rising

for the sake of, second; keeper of the keys

#3754

Kage

Japanese

shadow

#3941

Kayzen

Japanese↑ Rising

a combination of 'Kai' meaning ocean or sea, and 'zen' in a spiritual context.

#4971

Kaide

Japanese

Rejoice

#5579

Kiyon

Japanese

a style, standard; or intentional

#6347

Kaion

Japanese↑ Rising

ocean or sea waves

#6699

Kairen

Japanese↑ Rising

To turn or circle

#7974

Kado

Japanese↑ Rising

gate; derived from Kadonashi, meaning someone who is one with the gate

#7983

Kaiyen

Japanese↑ Rising

Ocean, sea

#8002

Keno

Japanese

One who is capable

#9382

Khiro

Japanese↑ Rising

A term that can refer to a man who is skilled or distinguished.

#9390

Kodan

Japanese↑ Rising

Turtle, wisdom

#9422

Kaon

Japanese↑ Rising

Strong one.; A unique particle in physics.

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Kiyro

Japanese

Two, second

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Kaeto

Japanese

Question mark definition unclear; could be a combination of kanji contributing different meanings

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Kensen

Japanese

Meaning varies based on kanji used but can imply 'knowledge'.

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Kayto

Japanese

a person who goes with the flow

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Kaize

Japanese

success; great man

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Kuma

Japanese

Bear; One who is kind

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Kairin

Japanese

Sea, ocean

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Keimon

Japanese

a person who speaks well or has good fortune

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Kyrei

Japanese

a person who is blessed

Japanese Unisex Names Starting With K

6 gender-neutral names

#820

Kaoru

Japanese

To be fragrant or to smell good.

#917

Katari

Japanese

to cut or carve; great spirit

#1928

Kiari

Japanese↑ Rising

to sparkle or shine

#3755

Kanai

Japanese↑ Rising

a fragrant beauty

#5354

Kemoni

Japanese↑ Rising

A combination of elements that can indicate a design or fashionable.

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Keimoni

Japanese

Can be interpreted as 'blessing' (恵み) where 'kai' means ocean and 'moni' relates to a treasure or jewel.

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