Kaye

kay'kay'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Joyful

MEANING

Rejoice

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Welsh 'Cai', meaning 'rejoice'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Celtic culture, the name was often associated with happiness and celebration.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name 'Kaye' has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the Middle Ages.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Like a king

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'Kayin', meaning 'like a king'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, names often have significant meanings related to status or character.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Jewish communities.

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