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Kelei

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keh-LAY'keh-LAY'2 syllables
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Energetic

MEANING

Happy thunder

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese characters '可' meaning 'can, may, able to' and 'ι›·' meaning 'thunder'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, thunder is often associated with power and energy.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name is used in modern Chinese contexts, often chosen for its positive connotations.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Melodic

MEANING

Graceful meadow

ORIGIN

English (invented name)

ETYMOLOGY

A modern invented name, possibly blending elements of names like 'Kelly' and 'Leigh'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a unique given name in English-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has emerged in recent years as a contemporary name choice.

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FAQs About Kelei

The name Kelei means "Happy thunder" in Chinese, "Graceful meadow" in English.
Kelei has Chinese and English (invented name) origins. Derived from the Chinese characters '可' meaning 'can, may, able to' and 'ι›·' meaning 'thunder'.
Kelei is pronounced keh-LAY (keh-LAY). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kelei include Kay, Lei.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kelei include Kai, Lena, Milo, Avery.
The most common spelling is Kelei. Alternative spellings include Kelay, Kaleigh.