Dog Names That Start With K
- Kama
Origin:
Hindi-SanskritMeaning:
"love, desire"Description:
This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
- Karitas
Origin:
Icelandic variation of CaritaMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.
- Koshoo
Description:
Koshoo is an unusual masculine name with possible origins in several cultures. It may derive from Japanese elements, where 'ko' can mean 'child' and 'shu' might relate to 'excellence' or 'outstanding.' Alternatively, it could have roots in certain Native American languages or represent a transliteration from other Asian languages. The name is extremely rare in Western countries, with very few documented uses. Koshoo has a distinctive sound pattern with the emphasis typically on the second syllable, creating a memorable auditory impression. The double 'o' ending gives it a unique quality that sets it apart from more common names. Without widespread usage, Koshoo offers the advantage of uniqueness while potentially connecting to specific cultural traditions depending on its exact derivation.
- Kamilah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"perfect"Description:
An easily adaptable Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camila, Kamilah has gentle sounds and a bright meaning. It is a feminine form of Kamil, meaning "perfect, complete", though it could simply be used as an alternative spelling to US Top 50 Camila.
- Kuvira
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"courageous woman"Description:
A strong Indian name used for a character in the series The Legend of Korra.
- Kina
Origin:
Hawaiian, SwedishMeaning:
"short form"Description:
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
- Kazu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"number, amount"Description:
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
- Kruz
Origin:
Variation of Cruz; SpanishMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
- Kantuta
Origin:
QuechuaMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.
- Kiwa
Origin:
Polynesian. "Pacific ocean"Meaning:
"Pacific ocean"Description:
Some sources cite a Polynesian goddess of shellfish named Kiwa, though others name Kiwa as only a male figure in Maori mythology, connected with the ocean.
- Kazue
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one blessing"Description:
This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.
- Kourtney
Description:
This spelling variation of Courtney has been popularized by celebrity Kourtney Kardashian.