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Boys Names Beginning With K

  1. Knut
    • Origin:

      Old Norse; Norwegian; Swedish; Danish
    • Meaning:

      "knot"
    • Description:

      This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. While Rockne's name was commonly pronounced like newt, the correct pronunciation is two syllables, sound the K.
  2. Konstantin
    • Origin:

      Slavic; Estonian; Finnish; Hungarian; German, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"
    • Description:

      This sleek form of Constantine is traditional in many European countries, and most popular in German-speaking nations and Russia.
  3. Kostas
    • Origin:

      Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine
    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"
    • Description:

      Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.
  4. Kostya
    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Konstantin
    • Description:

      An accessible Russian nickname...but could "cost ya".
  5. Kota
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Indian, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "happiness; good fortune; fort; allies, friends"
    • Description:

      Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well.
  6. Kuro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "ninth son; black"
    • Description:

      Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.
  7. Kuwiskuwi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "large white water bird; egret"
    • Description:

      Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
  8. Kahn
    • Kew
      • Komo

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