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Kai

/KAI/

Meaning: Sea

Kai at a glance

Meaning: Sea
Origin: Hawaiian
Religion: Secular
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: KAI
Syllables: 1
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Kaai, Kain, Kaain, Kaeeya, Kainah, Kaino

Lucky details for Kai

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Kai is a Hawaiian name meaning “sea”. Parents choose Kai for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Kai reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Kay

Middle Names

Kabir Krisah Kianah

Sibling Names

Leilani Leilaanni Malyah Nalaniya

Compatible Names

Kaai Kain Kaain Kaeeya Kainah Kaino

FAQs about the name Kai

What does the name Kai mean?

Kai means “sea” and comes from a Hawaiian root.

Is Kai a boy or girl name?

Kai is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Kai?

Kai is pronounced KAI (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Kai?

The lucky number for Kai is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Kai?

Popular short forms include Kay.