Girl and boy - K

By zolla

Updated Thu May 18 2023

Kalin
- Origin:
  Bulgarian
- Meaning:
  "viburnum"
- Description:
  A cool Bulgarian name with a unique nature meaning, although it is likely to get mispronounced in Anglophone countries.
Katia
- Origin:
  Russian diminutive of Ekaterina
- Meaning:
  "pure"
- Description:
  One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington is the father of a Katia.
Kiana
- Origin:
  Modern invented name
- Description:
  Kiana (or more appropriately, Quiana) is the original polyester name, coming into favor in the 1970s but then drifting downward for years before taking a surprise turn back up the charts, perhaps thanks to its resemblance to the popular Keanu.

Kiel
- Origin:
  Short form of Ezekiel
- Description:
  Sharp attractive short form which has a nautical translation in German: "keel" (although it isn't used as a name there).
Korina
- Description:
  Korina is a feminine name with Greek origins, functioning as a variant of Corinna, which means "maiden" or "girl" from the Greek word "kore." The K-spelling gives the traditional name a more contemporary feel while maintaining its classical roots. Korina offers an appealing balance of familiarity and uniqueness—recognizable without being common. The name gained some visibility through Korina Sanchez, a prominent Filipino journalist, making it somewhat popular in the Philippines. Korina carries a melodic, feminine quality with its soft consonants and rhythmic three-syllable pronunciation (ko-REE-na). The name lends itself to the nicknames Kori or Rina.