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Yoruba Names that Start With K

Updated October 2026

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There are 4 Yoruba names that start with the letter K for boys and girls, including Kayan, Kayode, Kehinde, and Kehinde.

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  • Kayan

    Persian, Kurdish, Yoruba, English

    "leader, high status; celebrated; pure + grace"

    Versatile and multicultural, Kayan is a unisex name with its roots all around the globe. As a Persian or Kurdish name, it can mean "high status" or "leader" and would typically be pronounced as…

  • Kayode

    Yoruba

    "bringing joy"

    Predominantly used as a masculine name (though occasionally feminine too), Kayode is a joyful Yoruba name, derived from the elements ko ("gather"), ayo ("joy"), and de ("to come"). Used as a…

  • Kehinde

    Yoruba

    "second-born of twins or one who falls behind"

    This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley, who paints brown-…

  • Kehinde

    Yoruba

    "second-born of twins or one who falls behind"

    Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.

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