Russian Names that Start With K
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- Kira
Origin:
Russian feminine variation of CyrusMeaning:
"throne"Description:
Though such cognates of Kira as Keira, Kyra, and Ciara are increasingly popular throughout Europe and in the U.S., this Cyrus relative has a different root. As with all the many variations of this appealing name, there is often confusion around spelling and pronunciation -- does the first syllable rhyme with ear or eye?
- Karina
Origin:
Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Russian variation of CarinaDescription:
This sweet and loving name, favored in recent years by a mix of Hispanic-American parents and Bob Dylan fans, was chosen for her daughter by TV actress Melina Kanakaredes.
- Katerina
Origin:
Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of KatherineDescription:
Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to the hurricane that devastated New Orleans.
- Katia
Origin:
Russian diminutive of EkaterinaMeaning:
"pure"Description:
One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington is the father of a Katia.
- Konstantin
Origin:
Slavic; Estonian; Finnish; Hungarian; German, from LatinMeaning:
"steadfast"Description:
This sleek form of Constantine is traditional in many European countries, and most popular in German-speaking nations and Russia.
- Kirill
Origin:
Russian variation of Cyril, GreekMeaning:
"lordly"Description:
Strong and attractive form of Cyril.
- Kenya
Origin:
Place name, KikuyuMeaning:
"mountain of white"Description:
A bold and evocative African place name. The country of Kenya gets its name from Mount Kenya, referred to it as "Kirinyaga" or "Kerenyaga" by the local Kikuyu people, meaning "mountain of whiteness" due to its snow-capped peak.
- Ksenia
- Kenya
Origin:
Place name, KikuyuMeaning:
"mountain of white"Description:
Kenya, a name borrowed from the East African nation and theoretically unisex, is now used mostly for girls. While it's had its ups and downs since entering the US Top 1000 in 1968, it currently ranks lower than spelling variant Kenia.
- Kolya
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of NikolaiDescription:
Could be seen as an affectionate Old World take on Kole.
- Kiryl
- Kostya
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of KonstantinDescription:
An accessible Russian nickname...but could "cost ya".
- Klavdii
- Kesar
- Konstantin
- Karine
Origin:
French variation of Karen, form of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
The once super-popular Karen has gotten a bad name of late. Is Karine different enough to survive? Perhaps, though it may take a generation or two for a real comeback.
- Karlin
- Kolenka
- Kesha
- Kima