"Kay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkeɪ/
Rhymes: -eɪ Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kay
  1. A surname from Middle English derived from several Old and Middle English words; also adopted by immigrants whose surnames began with a K.
    Sense id: en-Kay-en-name-qygKTtG6 Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A male given name from Welsh derived from the surnames, or from a rare medieval given name (as the Sir Kay of Arthurian legend), Welsh Cai, Latinized as Caius, related to the modern male name Kai. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Synonyms: Kaye Derived forms: Kay County
    Sense id: en-Kay-en-name-iIAUEG8f
  3. A short form of Katherine and other female names beginning with a "K"; popular as a middle name.
    Sense id: en-Kay-en-name-UAKmC~pk

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