What does the name Kai mean?

Kai means “Sea (Hawaiian); ocean/shell (Japanese)” and is of Hawaiian / Japanese origin.

Where does the name Kai come from?

Kai is of Hawaiian / Japanese origin.

Kai — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Overview

Kai is a unisex name of Hawaiian / Japanese origin, meaning “Sea (Hawaiian); ocean/shell (Japanese)”. It sits off the mainstream charts — a quieter, distinctive choice.

Meaning

Sea (Hawaiian); ocean/shell (Japanese)

Origin

Hawaiian / Japanese

Numerology

The name Kai carries numerology number 3. (For entertainment.)

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