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Kai

Kai is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, with roots worldwide, including in Greece and Scandinavian countries. Kai means "keeper of the keys and earth," making it a grounding choice for a parent laying down foundations with baby. In Hawaii, Kai means "the sea," while in New Zealand, Kai is the Maori word for "food." This soft-sounding and simple name is closely linked to two of life's essential ingredients for joy and fulfillment: nourishment and nature!
Welsh Unisex
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Meaning

Keeper of the keys, earth

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Pronunciation

KYE

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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Curious
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Kai is a versatile name that pairs well with a wide range of sibling names, from traditional to modern. It also makes a strong and stylish middle name choice. Culturally, Kai fits seamlessly in a variety of backgrounds and is popular in many different regions.

Adventurous Independent Curious Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz

Athlete

Born: June 11, 1999 · Aachen, Germany

Portrait of Kai Greene

Kai Greene

Athlete

Born: July 12, 1975 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Kai Winding

Kai Winding

Musician

Born: May 18, 1922 · Aarhus, Denmark

Portrait of Kai Ryssdal

Kai Ryssdal

Journalist

Born: October 8, 1963 · Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA

Portrait of Kai Bird

Kai Bird

Writer

Born: September 2, 1951 · Eugene, Oregon, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Kai Original form
  • 凯 Chinese
  • 카이 Korean
  • カイ Japanese
  • Кай Russian
  • કાઈ Gujarati
  • کائی Persian
  • कई Hindi
  • ไค Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kai

What does Kai mean?
Keeper of the keys, earth
What is the origin of Kai?
Kai has Welsh origins.
Is Kai popular?
Kai has been viewed 80 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Kai?
Similar names include Evelyn, Yana, Eric, Philip, Zulema.
How do you pronounce Kai?
Kai is pronounced KYE.

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