Kea

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kea has different meanings in different languages. In Hawaiian, it means "white sea turtle". In Greek, it means "goddess of the hunt".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Kea is not very high outside of Hawaii.

cartoon of the name Kea
Cartoon of Kea

Kea Name meanings & History

The name Kea has different meanings in different languages. In Hawaiian, it means "white sea turtle". In Greek, it means "goddess of the hunt". Likely from a Cornish form of the Welsh name Cai or Cei (see Kay). This was the name of a semi-legendary British saint, for whom the Cornish parish of Kea is named. According to tradition, he convinced the widowed queen Guinevere to become a nun after Arthur died. Kea is mainly used as a first name for babies.

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

Synonyms of Kea:

K: Kundalini,Kind,Karma,Karate

E: Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive

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

Kea is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name

2.) KEA (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Short form of any of the names containing kea as an element. (KEH-AH)


3.) Kea (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Kea can be translated to mean “white, pure, or clear” in Hawaiian. It is also the name of a bird in New Zealand with a distinctive call, and in Greek mythology, it is the name of a goddess who symbolizes the sun.


cartoon of the name Kea
Cartoon of Kea

Description: Kea can be translated to mean “white, pure, or clear” in Hawaiian. It is also the name of a bird in New Zealand with a distinctive call, and in Greek mythology, it is the name of a goddess who symbolizes the sun. Likely from a Cornish form of the Welsh name Cai or Cei (see Kay). This was the name of a semi-legendary British saint, for whom the Cornish parish of Kea is named. According to tradition, he convinced the widowed queen Guinevere to become a nun after Arthur died. Kea is a unisex name, but is more commonly given to girls. It is a popular name choice in Hawaii and other parts of Polynesia, but is still relatively uncommon in other parts of the world.

4.) Kea (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Kea means "white" or "pure" in Hawaiian. It is also the name of a type of bird found in New Zealand.


cartoon of the name Kea
Cartoon of Kea

Description: Kea means "white" or "pure" in Hawaiian. It is also the name of a type of bird found in New Zealand. Likely from a Cornish form of the Welsh name Cai or Cei (see Kay). This was the name of a semi-legendary British saint, for whom the Cornish parish of Kea is named. According to tradition, he convinced the widowed queen Guinevere to become a nun after Arthur died. The name Kea is commonly used for baby girls, but it can also be used for baby boys. It is a unique and beautiful name that is perfect for parents seeking something simple and meaningful.

5.) Kea (Unisex)

Usage: Hawaiian


cartoon of the name Kea
Cartoon of Kea

Description: Likely from a Cornish form of the Welsh name Cai or Cei (see Kay). This was the name of a semi-legendary British saint, for whom the Cornish parish of Kea is named. According to tradition, he convinced the widowed queen Guinevere to become a nun after Arthur died.

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