283 Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kairo	Boy	Victorious; Attractive; Summer color
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
Kannon	Boy	Church official; Esteemed; Free; Cane; One who observes sounds
Kase	Boy	Descendant of Cathassach; Vigilant; Cheese; Dwarf; Torrent
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; Yew tree; Pure; Elegant
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Kaisen	Unisex	Continuous improvement
Kenya	Girl	Mountain of white; The one having stripes; Animal horn; Wise; Intelligent
Kaizen	Unisex	Continuous improvement
Kiyomi	Girl	Pure; Clear; Clean
Kaori	Girl	Fragrant weaving
Kaito	Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Kota	Boy	Great peace; Friends or allies; Fort

Kion	Boy	Ocean; Request garden
Kanon	Boy	Flower; Sound; An official of the church
Katana	Girl	Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge
Ken	Boy	Good health; Intelligent; Born of fire; Handsome
Kemari	Unisex	Moonlight; Kickball
Keion	Boy	Lion; Of Zeus; The homeland; To construct; Strong; Respect
Kitana	Girl	Fox; Blade; Sword
Kori	Boy	In a cauldron or hollow; Ice; Curly-haired; Coral
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	Fire; Flame
Kaidan	Boy	Companion; Friend; Warrior
Kage	Boy	Shadow; Enclosed space
Ky	Boy	Strait; Boomerang; Fire
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
Kamira	Unisex	Flower; Heart; Good
Kanai	Boy	Warrior; Gold; Metal; Money; Fanatic
Kona	Boy	Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife

Kimiko	Girl	Noble child; Valuable and beautiful child; Senior; Empress
Koji	Boy	Prosperous; Happiness; Fortune
Kaio	Boy	Cheerful; Comfortable; World; Boundary; Open; Ravine; Gorge; Man; Hero; Lively
Kamori	Unisex	To add, forest; Excellent
Keiko	Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child
Killua	Boy	Resolute; Lethal
Kymora	Unisex	Tree town
Kitai	Unisex	Hope; North; Train; Obtain; Recover; Find
Kayda	Girl	Little dragon; Pure; Clean
Kima	Girl	Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God

Kayanna	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kien	Unisex	Hollyhock garden
Kayana	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kaneki	Boy	Money tree; God is gracious
Kaida	Girl	Little Dragon; Pure
Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Kento	Boy	A person who is strong and healthy; Happiness; Rising up
Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Kiyoshi	Boy	Pure
Kairen	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Lotus

Kiren	Unisex	Black; Wish; Hope; Rare; Brightness; Expensive; Orchid; Arisen
Kaisa	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Silky ocean
Koi	Unisex	Love; Affection; Yearn For; Romantic love; Passionate love
Kaisan	Boy	Wise; Mountain opener
Khye	Unisex	God; Foolish boy; Moon; Ocean
Kimi	Girl	Righteous; Secret; Raised by Yahweh; Lord; Prince
Kida	Unisex	Rice paddy near a tree
Kina	Girl	Pure; Follower of Christ; Henna; Princess; Noblewoman
Kimari	Unisex	Unrestricted; Settlement
Katori	Boy	Beautiful jasmine girl

Kenshin	Boy	Humble; Modest; Trust; Believe
Kena	Boy	Handsome; Respect
Kiora	Girl	Hello or goodbye; Little and dark; Hollyhock; Rare; Harmony
Kaise	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; World
Kiko	Boy	Home ruler; Frenchman; Hopeful child; Rare child
Kaien	Unisex	Ocean; Sea; Inferno
Kano	Unisex	Masculine; Vow; Bright; Hunting range
Kiano	Girl	Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
Ko	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Amber; Tall or high
Kazuya	Boy	The calm and peaceful one

Koan	Unisex	To come; To arrive; To encourage; Peaceful; Joyful
Kazuma	Boy	Peace; Harmony; Real, genuine
Kuran	Unisex	Arrive; Dream; Illusion; Orchid; Crimson
Keisuke	Boy	A person with a kind and supportive demeanor
Kiri	Girl	Skin of a tree or fruit; Mountain summit; Princess tree
Kyomi	Unisex	Clean; Clear; Beautiful
Kiyo	Unisex	Clean, Pure
Kazuo	Boy	The first-born child
Kairy	Girl	Sea; Pure; Beloved
Kayah	Girl	To forgive; Forgiveness

Kiyoko	Girl	Holy child; Pure child
Kaen	Unisex	Flame; Flower garden princess; National musical instrument of Laos
Kaemon	Boy	Praise; Addition; Joy
Kaiba	Unisex	Seahorse
Kaii	Unisex	Chief; Leader; An ancient tribe in southwest China; East Asian foreigner
Kazuhiro	Boy	Harmony; Abundance
Kazz	Boy	He who makes peace
Kie	Unisex	Uncommon blessing; Order; Discipline; Age
Kakashi	Unisex	Scarecrow
Kawai	Unisex	The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love

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