Kaian

KAY-an'KAY-an'2 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Adventurous

MEANING

Ocean or sea

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Hawaiian 'kai' meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Names related to nature, especially the ocean, are highly valued in Hawaiian culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Hawaiian naming conventions, often to denote a connection with the sea.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Derived from the name Kai

ORIGIN

Modern English

ETYMOLOGY

Adaptation of Kai, adding suffix -an for differentiation.

CULTURAL NOTES

Seen as a modern adaptation of more traditional names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained popularity in English-speaking regions in the late 20th century.

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