Kai

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Depending on its origin, Kai has different meanings. In Hawaiian and Japanese, it means "ocean" or "sea." In Scandinavian, it means "key." And in Welsh, it means "keeper of the keys."
Pronunciation
KIE(German, Swedish, Finnish, English)
Kai is pronounced as "KYE" or "KIE."
Popularity
Kai is a popular name in various countries around the world. In the United States, it has been steadily increasing in popularity, ranking as the 133rd most popular boy's name in 2020. It is also a popular name in Canada, Germany, Norway, and Sweden.

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Kai Name meanings & History

The name Kai has various origins, including Hawaiian, Japanese, Scandinavian, and Welsh. Depending on its origin, Kai has different meanings. In Hawaiian and Japanese, it means "ocean" or "sea." In Scandinavian, it means "key." And in Welsh, it means "keeper of the keys.". Meaning uncertain, possibly a Frisian diminutive of Gerhard, Nicolaas, Cornelis or Gaius [1]. It is borne by a boy captured by the Snow Queen in an 1844 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Spreading from Germany and Scandinavia, this name became popular in the English-speaking world and other places in Western Europe around the end of the 20th century. Kai is used as both a given name and a surname. It is a popular choice for boys but can also be used for girls. It is a unisex name and can be used in any culture or language.

Zodiac Sign of Kai: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kai:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Kai is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Kai include Kai Greene (American bodybuilder), Kai Havertz (German footballer), Kai-Lan (cartoon character from "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan"), and Kai-Fu Lee (Chinese entrepreneur and investor).

2.) Kai (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hawaiian) sea. (Hopi, Navajo) willow tree.

Other Forms: Kae, Kaie


3.) KAI (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Forgiveness. (KAH-EE)


4.) Kai (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hawaiian, African) attractive


5.) Kai (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hawaiian, African) attractive

Other Forms: Kaia


6.) Kai (Female)

Usage: Estonian


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Description: Short form of Kaia.

7.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: "sea," "ocean," "forgiveness," "willow tree," "restoration"

Pronunciation: KIE
The name Kai is pronounced as "kye" or "k-eye".


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Description: "sea," "ocean," "forgiveness," "willow tree," "restoration". Means "sea" in Hawaiian. Kai is a unisex name that is used for both boys and girls.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Kai include Kai Greene (American bodybuilder), Kai Hansen (German musician), Kai Lennox (American actor), Kai Sotto (Filipino basketball player), and Kai Havertz (German footballer).

8.) Kai (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: The meaning of Kai varies depending on the culture, but generally associated with water, forgiveness, joy, and warrior.

Scripts: etc.(Chinese)
etc.(Traditional Chinese)
凯,
凱,


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Description: Kai has its origins in various cultures including Hawaiian, Japanese, Swedish, and Frisian. In Hawaiian, Kai means "sea" or "ocean", while in Japanese it means "forgiveness". In Swedish and Frisian, it means "rejoice" and "warrior", respectively. The meaning of Kai varies depending on the culture, but generally associated with water, forgiveness, joy, and warrior. From Chinese 凯 (kǎi) meaning "triumph, victory, music of triumph", as well as other characters pronounced in a similar way.

9.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: The sea

Other Forms: Ky, Kye


10.) KAI (Female)

Usage: Native American

Meanings: Willow tree. Navajo. (KAH-EE)


11.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage:


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Description: Kai has origins in several cultures, including Hawaiian, Chinese, Scandinavian, and Welsh. . Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo.

12.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "sea" (Hawaiian), "forgiveness" (Japanese), "warrior" (Chinese), "rejoice" (Scandinavian)


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Description: "sea" (Hawaiian), "forgiveness" (Japanese), "warrior" (Chinese), "rejoice" (Scandinavian). Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo. Kai can be used as a first name or a middle name for both boys and girls.

Famous People

Kai Greene (American bodybuilder), Kai Havertz (German footballer), Kai Lenny (Hawaiian surfer), Kai Owen (Welsh actor), Kai Widdrington (English dancer)

13.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage:


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Description: Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo.

14.) Kai (Male)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Varies depending on origin. In Hawaiian, it means "sea"; in Chinese, it means "victory"; in Scandinavian, it means "keeper of the keys".


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Description: Hawaiian, Chinese, Scandinavian. Varies depending on origin. In Hawaiian, it means "sea"; in Chinese, it means "victory"; in Scandinavian, it means "keeper of the keys". Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo. Kai is used as both a first name and a middle name. Its versatility as a unisex name makes it popular for both girls and boys.

Famous People

Kai Greene (American bodybuilder), Kai Havertz (German footballer), Kai Ko (Taiwanese actor), Kai Lenny (Hawaiian surfer)

15.) Kai (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "Sea" or "Ocean" in Hawaiian; "Forgiveness," "Rejoice," or "Victory" in Japanese; "Beginnings" or "Unbreakable" in Chinese.


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Description: "Sea" or "Ocean" in Hawaiian; "Forgiveness," "Rejoice," or "Victory" in Japanese; "Beginnings" or "Unbreakable" in Chinese. Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo. Kai is a unisex name and can be used for boys or girls. It is an excellent choice for parents after a simple name with a beautiful meaning.

Famous People

Kai Greene (American bodybuilder), Kai Havertz (German footballer), Kai Ko (Taiwanese actor), Kai Lenny (Hawaiian waterman), Kai Owen (Welsh actor).

16.) KAI (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Popular Scandinavian name of uncertain origin and meaning. Cognate: Kaj (Danish). (K)


17.) Kai (Male)

Usage: Romani

Meanings: The Hawaiian meaning of Kai is "ocean," while the Chinese meaning is "victory." In Scandinavia, Kai is a variant of the name Kaj, which means "rejoice." In Welsh, Kai is a nickname for Caius, which means "rejoice." It can also mean "forgiveness" in Japanese.


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Description: Kai has multiple origins, including Hawaiian, Chinese, Scandinavian, and Welsh. The Hawaiian meaning of Kai is "ocean," while the Chinese meaning is "victory." In Scandinavia, Kai is a variant of the name Kaj, which means "rejoice." In Welsh, Kai is a nickname for Caius, which means "rejoice." It can also mean "forgiveness" in Japanese. Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo. Kai is used as a given name for both boys and girls, although it is more popular for boys. It is a common name in many different cultures and is often chosen for its unique meaning and sound.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kai include Kai Greene (bodybuilder), Kai Havertz (German footballer), Kai Owen (Welsh actor), and Kai Sotto (Filipino basketball player).

18.) Kai (Male)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: The meanings of the name Kai vary depending on its origin. In Hawaiian, it means "sea." In Chinese, it means "victory." In Scandinavian, it means "rejoice." In Welsh, it means "keeper of the keys."


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Description: Kai has several origins, including Hawaiian, Chinese, Scandinavian, and Welsh. The most common meaning of the name is "sea" in Hawaiian and "victory" in Chinese. The meanings of the name Kai vary depending on its origin. In Hawaiian, it means "sea." In Chinese, it means "victory." In Scandinavian, it means "rejoice." In Welsh, it means "keeper of the keys.". Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo. Kai is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular choice for parents looking for a modern, gender-neutral name that is easy to spell and pronounce.

Famous People

Some famous people named Kai include American football player Kai Forbath, Canadian singer Kai, German footballer Kai Havertz, and American actor Kai Lennox.

19.) Kai (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Welsh) keeper of the keys. (Hawaiian) sea. (German) a form of Kay. (Danish) a form of Kaj.

Other Forms: Kae, Kaie, Kaii


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