228 Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kiara	Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Kira	Girl	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sunbeam; Ray of light; Sparkling
Kason	Boy	An enclosure for calves; Calf town; Fruit; Village; Mist
Kobe	Boy	Holder of the heel; May God protect; City of Kobe; Tortoise
Kenji	Boy	Second son; Strong; Healthy
Kimora	Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Koda	Boy	Allies; Companion; Rice paddy of happiness
Kaya	Girl	My elder sister; Rock; Resting place; Restoration; Perfume; Reward
Kaiya	Girl	Forgiveness; Sea also; Yew tree; Pure; Creativity
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black

Kaisen	Unisex	Victorious warrior or triumphant soldier
Kenya	Girl	Mountain of white; The one having stripes; Animal horn; Wise; Intelligent
Kaizen	Unisex	Continuous improvement
Kiyomi	Girl	Pure, beautiful, pure beauty
Koe	Unisex	Voice; Sound
Kaori	Girl	Fragrant weaving
Kaito	Boy	Attraction; Big; Ocean
Kota	Boy	River bank
Kanon	Boy	Flower; Sound
Katana	Girl	Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge

Ken	Boy	Good health; Intelligent; Born of fire; Handsome
Kemari	Unisex	Rare; Unique; Pprecious
Keion	Boy	Lion; Of Zeus; The homeland; To construct; Strong; Respect
Kamia	Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Kami	Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine; A youth employed in religious services; God
Kato	Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins; Wise; Increasing wisteria; East of the river
Kasai	Unisex	River; Sand
Kage	Boy	Shadow
Kinza	Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge

Kanai	Boy	Warrior; Gold; Metal; Money; Fanatic
Kiyara	Girl	Pure; Clear like a crystal
Kona	Boy	Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife
Kimiko	Girl	Noble child; Valuable and beautiful child; Senior; Empress
Koji	Boy	To light the way
Kaio	Boy	Ocean; Sea
Kaide	Unisex	Round; Lumpy; Maple; Beloved; Darling; Fighter; Warrior
Keiko	Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child
Killua	Boy	Resolute; Lethal
Kitai	Unisex	Hopeful, determined, strong

Kayda	Girl	Looks like a little dragon
Kima	Girl	Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God
Kayanna	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kayana	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kaneki	Boy	Wise; Intelligent; Adaptable
Katai	Unisex	Strong and powerful
Kaida	Girl	Little Dragon
Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Kento	Boy	Strong, determined, talented
Kazen	Unisex	Windy; Wind

Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Kiyoshi	Boy	Pure
Kiari	Unisex	To call; To shout
Kimi	Girl	Righteous; Secret; Raised by Yahweh; Lord; Prince
Kina	Girl	Pure; Follower of Christ; Henna; Princess; Noblewoman
Kimari	Unisex	Unrestricted; Without limits
Katori	Boy	Strong, graceful, warrior
Kenshin	Boy	Sword saint
Kiora	Girl	Hello or goodbye; Little and dark; Hollyhock; Rare; Harmony
Kaien	Unisex	Ocean-related; Sea-related

Kano	Unisex	One's place; One's homeland
Ko	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Amber; Tall or high
Kazuya	Boy	The calm and peaceful one
Koko	Girl	Night; Black foot
Kaihan	Unisex	Inspiring leader or warrior
Kazuma	Boy	Peaceful and harmonious
Keisuke	Boy	Strength, determined, victorious
Kiri	Girl	Skin of a tree or fruit; Mountain summit; Princess tree
Kyomi	Unisex	Pure, beautiful spirit
Kiyo	Unisex	Purity or pure

Kazuo	Boy	The first-born child
Kairy	Girl	Sea
Kiyoko	Girl	Holy child; Pure child
Kaen	Unisex	Fiery; Intense; Passionate
Kaemon	Boy	Righthanded
Kaiba	Unisex	Strong; Fearless; Assertive
Kaii	Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Leader
Kazuhiro	Boy	Peaceful, intelligent, respected
Kazz	Boy	He who makes peace
Kakashi	Unisex	Scarecrow or scarecrow ninja

Kawai	Unisex	Cute and lovely
Kenichi	Boy	Strong, wise, intelligent
Kaze	Unisex	Wind
Kazuto	Unisex	Harmony or peaceful
Konan	Unisex	Strong-willed and determined
Kenta	Unisex	Strong, spirited, courageous
Kio	Unisex	Brave; Majestic; Strong
Kohei	Boy	Abundant light
Katrielle	Boy	Pure; Strong; Victorious
Karia	Girl	Yahweh remembers; Beautiful; Graceful; Love

Krillin	Unisex	Short, Strong, Courageous
Kasen	Girl	Calf; An enclosure of calves; Flower fan
Kimika	Girl	Fragrance; Beautiful; Good; Flower
Kisa	Unisex	Kitty; Little cat
Kanari	Unisex	Bird
Kasumi	Girl	Mist; Flower; Pure; Blossom; Clear
Kimiya	Girl	Alchemy; Rare; Peace; Righteous
Kyoko	Girl	Mirror
Kaiyo	Boy	To forgive
Kazu	Boy	The first one

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