Kai-Erik
Mixed (Norse and Japanese/Hawaiian) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kai-Erik
Kai-Erik is a compound name combining "Kai" (meaning "sea" in Japanese and Hawaiian, or "warrior" in Maori) with "Erik" (derived from Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful").
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Etymology
Kai-Erik is a compound name combining "Kai" (meaning "sea" in Japanese and Hawaiian, or "warrior" in Maori) with "Erik" (derived from Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with Kai gaining popularity in English-speaking countries through Hawaiian and Japanese influence, while Erik has deep roots in Norse mythology and medieval European history.
Kai-Erik currently ranks #1,704 in the United States as a boy's name.
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