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Meanings

Arthurian Legend Baby Names Meaning:

In Arthurian Legend Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Keeper of the keys. Also an abbreviation of Katherine: Pure. Sir Kay was one of King Arthur's knights.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Keeper of the keys (when used as a stand-alone first name). Also a feminine name beginning with K.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Glory.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Pure. Clear. From the Gaelic form Caitlin.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Pure, clear. Feminine form of Gaius: To rejoice. Famous bearer: Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar.

Native American Baby Names Meaning:

In Native American Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Elder sister.

Scandinavian Baby Names Meaning:

In Scandinavian Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Keeper of the keys. Also an abbreviation of Katherine: pure. Famous bearer: Sir Kay was one of King Arthur's knights.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Kay is: Glory.

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