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| Pronunciation | /ˈkaɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | various |
| Meaning | various |
| Region of origin | various |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Cai, Kye |
| Related names | Kaj, Kay |
The name Kai /ˈkaɪ/ has various origins and meanings in different cultures:
- In Estonian, Kai is a female name derived from Katherine.
- In Persian, Kai, or Kay, is a male name, meaning "king". It is also the name of a mythological shah (king) in the Shahnameh.
- In Japanese, kai has a number of meanings, including "ocean" (海), "shell" (貝), etc. [1][2]
- ^ "English<>Japanese". Dictionary. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ "Official list of Kanji permissible for name use". Archived from the original on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-02-27.