Masculine Submitted Names

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Kemas m Indonesian
Means "tidy, neat, clean" in Indonesian. This is also a Palembangese hereditary title indicating nobility.
Kemba f & m African, Caribbean
Means "peel" in Swahili and "full of faith" in a Central African language.... [more]
Kembo m Kongo
Means "heaven" in Kongo.
Keme m Algonquin
Means "secret" in Algonquin, derived from the Algonquin kiim.
Kemel m Kazakh, Kyrgyz
Kazakh and Kyrgyz form of Kamal 1.
Kemelayefa m Ijaw
Means "nothing is greater than a human being" in Ijaw.
Kemper m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kemper.
Kempton m English
Transferred use of the surname Kempton.
Kemuël m Dutch
Dutch form of Kemuel.
Kenai m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Means "flat land" in the Dena'ina language. From the Dena'ina ken 'big flat' and ken'ey 'two big flats with a river cutback'.... [more]
Kenal m Cornish
Cornish form of Cunosaglas.
Kenalemang m Tswana
Means "who is with me?" in Setswana.
Kénán m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Kenan 1.
Kénan m Biblical French
French form of Kenan 1.
Kenan m Breton, Cornish
Breton and Cornish cognate of Cynan.
Kenana m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Keenan.
Kenanao m Tswana
Means "I am with Him (God)" in Tswana.
Kenath m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kenaya f & m Lingala
Kembo Na Yawé ; Glory of God
Kenaz m Biblical Hebrew
Father of Othniel and Caleb in the book of Joshua
Kençeeri m Yakut
Means "growth" in Yakut.
Kencheeri m Yakut
Means "new for old" or "new generation".
Kenchiku m Japanese
From Japanese 建築 (kenchiku) meaning "to build; to construct".
Kencho m Japanese
From 謙 (ken) meaning "humble" and 澄 (cho, sumi, suki) meaning "lucidity, clear, clarify, strain, settle, look grave". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kendan m English
Likely an invented name, an elaboration of Ken 1, or any name starting with Ken-.
Kenden m English
Variant of Kendan.
Kendi f & m English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Most likely a variant of Kennedy or Candy.... [more]
Kendji m French
French form of Kenji.... [more]
Kendrell m African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps recent coinage, possibly a blend of Kendrick and Tyrell/Terrell. This is the middle name of an American Rapper: Offset.
Kendrew m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kendrew. Notable name sake is English born actor Kendrew Lascelles (1935-).
Kendrix f & m American
A variant of Kendrick, influenced by the sound of names like Hendrix.
Kène m Dutch (Rare)
This name is either a variant spelling of Kene, or a Dutch short form of Eugène.
Kene m & f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian variant form of Kune.
Kenechi m Igbo
Means "thank God" or "thanks be to God" in Igbo (compare Ekene, Chi 2).
Keneder m Cornish
Cornish form of Cunosetros.
Kénedi m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Kennedy, reflecting English pronunciation.
Keneka m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Kent.
Keneke m & f Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Kenneth and Jeanette.
Kenekika m Hawaiian (Rare)
Hawaiian form of Kendrick.
Keneley f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Kenley.
Kenes m Kazakh
Means "advice, guidance, counsel" in Kazakh.
Kenesh m Kyrgyz
Means "advice, guidance, counsel" in Kyrgyz.
Keneshbek m Kyrgyz
From Kyrgyz кеңеш (kenesh) meaning "advice, guidance, counsel" combined with the Turkic military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Keneth m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kengani m Kongo
Kengani is an African language, that belongs to Bantu people, designated from Congo kingdom in area that now is called Angola(Uige province).Which is used for Kings, liders, Boss, or heroes.... [more]
Kenhiko m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kenhinde m & f Yoruba
One coming last. Often used for the second of twins.
Keni f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Hebrew קניין (kiniyan) meaning "property", it can also means "my nest", another variant can be Keny.
Keniabarido f & m Ogoni
Khana for "as it pleases God (for him to do)"... [more]
Kenichi m Japanese
Alternative spelling of the name Ken'ichi.
Ken'ichirō m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 一 (ichi) meaning "one" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.... [more]
Kenickie m English
Transferred use of the surname Kenickie. The name was borne by a “Grease” character played by Jeff Conaway.
Kenii m Japanese
From Japanese 花 (ke) meaning "flower" combined with 新 (nii) meaning "fresh, new". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Kenike m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Dennis.
Kenjirō m Japanese
Variant transcription of Kenjirou.
Kenjirou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 二 (ji) meaning "two" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenjurou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 寿 (ju) meaning "long life" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible as well.
Kenki m Japanese
From Japanese 賢 (ken) meaning "intelligence", 堅 (ken) meaning "hard, firm, tough, strict" or 顕 (ken) meaning "manifest, display, evident, clear" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope", 樹 (ki) meaning "tree" or 貴 (ki) meaning "expensive, worthful, precious"... [more]
Kenkichi m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 謙 (ken) meaning "humble, modest" or 鎌 (ken) meaning "a sickle" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are possible... [more]
Kenkunga m African Mythology
Kenkunga is the deity of reassembling and reconstruction in Lega mythology. His name doesn’t have a well known meaning.
Kenley m & f English (American, Modern)
Either from the English surname Kenley which was derived from place names in Shropshire and Greater London (formerly Surrey) from the Old English name Cena combined with leah "woodland clearing"; or from the Scottish surname Kenley, itself a reduced form of McKenley, a variant of McKinley, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Fionnlaigh, which means "son of Finlay".
Kenma m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strength" and 真 (ta) meaning "true, genuine" or 研磨 meaning "polishing, grind". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenmore m English Creole, Bajan
Transferred use of the surname Kenmore. This is borne by Kenmore Hughes (1970-), a retired sprinter from Antigua and Barbuda.
Kenna m Ethiopian
Famous bearer is Kenna Zemedkun, musician.
Kennan m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Kennan.
Kennath m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kenndy m & f English (Rare)
Contracted form of Kennedy.
Kennelly m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kennelly.
Kennert m Swedish
Variant of Kenneth, perhaps inspired by names like Evert and Robert.
Kenneta f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Kenneta.
Kenney m English
Variant of Kenny.
Kenni f & m English
Variant of Kenny.
Kenniagh m Manx
Manx form of Coinneach. This name was traditionally Anglicized as Kenneth.
Kennick m Romani
Directly taken from Romani kennick "house-dweller", ultimately derived from Romani ken "house".
Kennie m & f English
Variant of Kenny.
Kennis m English
Transferred use of the surname Kennis.
Kennito m American (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Ken 1 using the diminutive suffix -nito.
Kenno m Estonian
Short form of Eugen.
Kennosuke m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 之 (no), a possessive marker, combined with 介 (suke) meaning "forerunner, herald". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Kennoth m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kennye m & f English
Variant spelling of Kenny, sometimes used as a feminization.
Kennyth m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Ken'o m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 兼 (ken) meaning "concurrently, and, beforehand, in advance", 堅 (ken) meaning "strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable", 謙 (ken) meaning "self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest" or 賢 (ken) meaning "intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male", 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly" or 生 (o) meaning "life, genuine, birth"... [more]
Keno m North Frisian, East Frisian, German
Frisian short form of Konrad.
Kenoth m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kenpachi m Popular Culture
Kenpachi Zaraki is a fictional character and an antihero in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo.
Kenran m Nivkh
From Nivkh k'enrad meaning "to have fun", "to sing".
Kenrich m English (American)
Probably an invented name, but it coincides with name elements caín "handsome, beautiful, good" and rih "ruler, king". Kenrich Lo Williams (1994-) nicknamed "Kenny Hustle", is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
Kenro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Kenrou.
Kenrou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear" or 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenroy m English (Rare)
In most cases, this name is a combination of any name that starts with Ken- (such as Kendrick and Kenneth) with any name that contains -roy-, such as Roy, Royston and Leroy... [more]
Kenry m English
Short form of Kendrick and Kenrick or variant of Henry
Kenryou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 亮 (ryou) meaning "clear" or 良 (ryou) meaning "good". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Kensaku m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 策 (saku) meaning "plan; policy". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Kensei m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 成 (sei) meaning "to become". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Kensett m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kensett.
Kenshi m Japanese
Kenshi means 'swordsman' in Japanese
Kenshirou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "strong, robust, healthy", 四 (shi) meaning "four" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenshō m Japanese
From Japanese 賢 (ken) meaning "intelligence" combined with 章 (shō) meaning "chapter; section". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kensington f & m English
Transferred use of an English place name.
Kensuke m Japanese
From Japanese 研 (ken) meaning "study, sharpen" or 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong" combined with 介 (suke) meaning "forerunner, herald". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Kenta m Swedish
Swedish diminutive of Kent and Kenneth.
Kentaro m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Kentarō.
Kentarou m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, strong", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Many different combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Kentavious m African American
An invented name, a combination of Kent and the suffix -avious.
Kentin m Breton
Breton form of Quintinus.
Kentley m & f American
A combination of Kent and the popular English suffix -ley, from the Old English leah "field".
Kento m Japanese
From Japanese 健 (ken) "healthy, strong" and 人 (to) "person".
Kentucky m English (Rare)
Of uncertain etymology, though likely from an Iroquoian name meaning "on the meadow" or "on the prairie".
Kenver m Cornish
Cornish form of Cunmorus.
Kenvie m & f Scottish
Of Scottish origin derived from, Kenneth which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Cináed and Cionaed “born of fire”, and Coinneach and Caoineach “comely, handsome”
Kenwa m Japanese (Sinicized, Rare), Okinawan
Okinawan variant of Masakazu. From Okinawan 賢 (Ken), meaning “Proper, Correct”, and 和 (Wa), meaning “Harmony”. A notable person bearing the name was Kenwa Mabuni.
Kenwyn m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kenwyn.
Keny m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Possibly taken from the Hebrew word kiniyan means "property", it can also means "my nest".
Kenya m Japanese
Combination of Japanese 健 (ken) meaning "healthy, sound, strength", 建 (ken, kon, ta.tsu, ta.te, ta.teru, -da.te) meaning "build, construct", 憲 (ken) meaning "rule, law", 研 (ken) meaning "polish, sharpen, study", 謙 (ken) meaning "modest, humble" or 賢 (ken) meaning "clever, intelligent, wise" with 也 (ya) meaning "to be (archaic form)", 哉 (ya) meaning "alas, how, question mark, what" or 弥 (bi, mi, amaneshi, iya, iyoiyo, tooi, hisashi, hisa.shii, ya, wata.ru) meaning "all the more, increasingly".
Kenya m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Ken 2 and Ya.
Kenyan m English (American), African American
Variant of Kenyon. In some cases it could be inspired by the word Kenyan meaning "of Kenya".
Kenyangi m Swahili
Means “in the countryside” in Swahili.
Kenyth m English
Variant of Kenneth.
Kenza m Japanese
From Japanese 見 (ken) meaning "to see" combined with 左 (za) meaning "left". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kenzaburō m Japanese
From Japanese kanji 健 (ken) meaning "strong; healthy" combined with 三 (zabu) meaning "three; third" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son".... [more]
Kenzhe f & m Kazakh
Means "youngest, lastborn" in Kazakh.
Kenzi f & m English
Variant of Kenzie.
Kenzington f & m English
Variant of Kensington.
Keo m & f Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Joe.
Keo f & m Lao, Khmer
Means "gem, jewel, glass" in Lao and Khmer.
Keoki m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of George.
Keokuk m Sauk
A chief of the Sauk or Sac tribe in central North America noted for his cooperation with the U.S. government which led to war with Black Hawk, who led part of their band into the Black Hawk War.
Keolebogile f & m Tswana, African
I thanked (God).
Keon m African American (Modern), English (American)
Modern name based on such names as Leon and Dion. Perhaps, occasionally, a variant of Keone.
Keon m Korean
Variant transcription of Geon.
Keona m & f Hawaiian, African American
Means "the attractive" in Hawaiian. Also a short form of other names beginning with Keona, such as Keonaona.
Keonaona f & m Hawaiian
Means "the soft fragrance," "the soft perfume" or "the aroma," from definite article ke and onaona meaning "soft fragrance/perfume, aroma."
Keopele m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Geoffrey.
Keōua m Hawaiian
Means "the rain cloud" in Hawaiian, from Hawaiian definite article ka with ao "cloud" and ua "rain". This was the name of an Ancient Hawaiian noble and the father of Kamehameha I, the first King of united Hawaiʻi.
Kep m & f Khmer
It is possibly a Cambodian diminutive of Joseph, but may be a variant of Kip.
Kep m Limburgish
Short form of Kesper.
Kepaleli m Tongan
Tongan form of Gabriel.
Kepano m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Stephen.
Kepeli m Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Jeffrey.
Kepha m Ancient Aramaic
From the Aramaic word כיפא kepha meaning "rock, stone" (see Cephas).
Kephisodoros m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god Kephisos combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Kephisodotos m Ancient Greek
Means "given by Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god Kephisos combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Kephisophon m Ancient Greek
Means "voice of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god Kephisos combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Kephisos m Greek Mythology
This is the name of an ancient Greek river god, who takes his name from the two Greek rivers that he is associated with, namely the Kephisos in Attica and the Kephisos in Boeotia. The meaning and origin of the rivers' name is unknown, but a few theories have been put forward by scholars.... [more]
Kepir m Chuvash
Chuvash form of Kabir.
Kepler m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kepler.... [more]
Keqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 克 (kè) meaning "overcome, win" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]
Keqin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 克 (kè) meaning "to win, to finish, to be competent" combined with 勤 (qín) meaning "industrious, diligent, attentive" or 芹 (qín) meaning "celery", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Keqing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 克 (kè) meaning "overcome, win" combined with 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean"... [more]
Keram m Chechen
Chechen form of Karim.
Keran m Biblical
Variant of Cheran.
Kerapetse m & f Tswana
Means "I have prayed" in Setswana.
Keraunophoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek κεραυνός (keraunos) "lightning, thunderbolt" combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Kerber m Croatian
Croatian form of Cerberus.
Kerby m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Kerby.
Kerchak m Literature, Popular Culture
Kerchak is a fictional ape character in Edgar Rice Burroughs's original Tarzan novel, Tarzan of the Apes, and in the Walt Disney-produced animated movie Tarzan based on it.
Kereama m Maori
Maori form of Graham.
Kerecsen m Hungarian
Derived from kerecsensólyom, a type of hawk refered to as a Saker falcon in English.
Kereeditse m & f Tswana
Means "I am listening" in Setswana.
Kerem m & f Hebrew (Rare)
Means "vineyard" in Hebrew.
Keremen m Yakut
Means "good, favorite" in Yakut.
Keremün f & m Medieval Mongolian
Means "squirrel" in Middle Mongolian.
Kerény m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Quirinus.
Kerill m Irish
Variant of Cyril
Kerim m Lezgin, Chechen, Karachay-Balkar, Abazin, Turkmen, Kyrgyz, Bosnian
Form of Karim used in various languages.
Kerinthos m Ancient Greek
Meaning unknown. This was the name of a town on the northeastern coast of ancient Euboea.
Kerk m English (Rare)
Variant of Kirk, possibly via a surname (see Kerk).
Kerkko m Finnish
From Finnish kerkko meaning "shoot of a tree".
Kerkylas m Ancient Greek (Rare)
Possibly from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kerkos) meaning "tail, penis". This was the name of the alleged husband of Sappho, Kerkylas of Andros, according to the Byzantine encyclopedia Suda... [more]
Kerl m Low German
A variation of Karl from Common-Germanic Kerlaz meaning "freeman."
Kerlaz m Germanic
A variation of the Common-Germanic name karlaz meaning "freeman" from which the name Karl or Kerl comes; ultimately from the Indo-European root *ǵerh₂- meaning "to age, to mature, to grow" related to the Common-Germanic word *kurnan "grain" and *kerskaz "lively"; compare the Tocharian word *śrāy "grownup, adult, mature, old," Ancient Greek γερᾰρός (gerarós) "of revered bearing, honorable, majestic." ... [more]
Kermie m American (Rare)
Diminutive of Kermit.
Kermo m Estonian
Originally a short form of Kerman, now used as a given name in its own right.
Kernes m English (Australian)
Transferred use of the surname Kernes.
Kerns f & m English (British)
It is an Anglicized version of Ó Céirín, a Gaelic naming means "son of the dark haired one". This is typically a last name.
Kero m & f Filipino
It was originally "KERUbin Raymond" but because it was hard to mentioned/call it was then called Kero from the root word Kerubin.
Keron m & f English (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Charon, Caron and Karen 1.
Kerran m Manx
Manx form of Kieran.
Kerrian m Breton
Variant of Kerrien.
Kerrick m English (Rare)
This english name was found in real life.
Kerrien m Breton
Meaning uncertain. Possibly a derivation from Breton ker "village" and a diminutive of ri "king".
Kerrigan f & m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Kerrigan.
Kerrill m Irish, English
Anglicized form of Caireall.
Kerrins m Ancient Oscan
Oscan praenomen. May be the origin of the Roman nomen Cerrinius and cognomen Cerrinus.
Kerrith m & f English
Probably a form of Cherith
Kerrod m English
Transferred use of the surname Kerrod. A famous namesake is former rugby league star Kerrod Walters.
Kerron m Manx
Manx form of Ciarán.
Kersey m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kersey.
Kerst m Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), West Frisian
Short form of masculine names that start with Kerst-, such as Kersten and Kerstian.... [more]
Kerstant m Medieval Dutch
Medieval Dutch form of Christiantius, later associated with Christianus.
Kersten m Low German, East Frisian
Low German variant of Karsten.
Kerstiaan m Dutch (Rare)
Modern Dutch form of Kerstiaen.
Kert f & m Estonian
Feminine variant of Kärt and masculine variant of Gert.
Kertibiy m Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar керти (kerti) meaning "truth" and бий (biy) meaning "bey, prince".
Kerwin m Irish
Transferred use of the surname Kerwin.
Kery m & f Various
Variant of Kerry. This name was borne by a French Rapper: Kery James.
Kes m Limburgish (Rare)
Short form of Kesper.
Kesä m & f Finnish
Means "summer" in Finnish.
Kesao m Japanese
This name combines 今朝 or 袈裟 (kesa) (see Kesa) with 雄 (yuu, o-, osu, on) meaning "male, masculine," 男 (dan, nan, o, otoko) meaning "man, male" or 夫 (fu, fuu, bu, otto, sore, o) meaning "husband, man."... [more]
Kesegowaase m Algonquin
Means "fast; speedy; rapid" in Algonquin.
Kęsgailas m Lithuanian
Means "to endure with strength" or "the strength to endure", derived from Lithuanian kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see Kęstutis) combined with old Lithuanian gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [more]
Keshaav m Indian
Variant of Keshav.
Keshav m Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Modern form of Keshava.
Keshava m Sanskrit, Hinduism
Meaning uncertain. It could derive from Sanskrit meaning "beautiful unshorn hair" or "slayer of Keshi demon" in Sanskrit.... [more]
Keshorn m Caribbean (Rare)
Probably a variant of Keshawn and Keshaun.
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