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Origin and Meaning of the Name Kei

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Both


Origin:	Japanese
Meaning:	Joyful


Origin:	Hawaiian
Meaning:	One's pride and glory


Pronunciation:	(kay); (KEH ee) [Guide]

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Unisex Names, Polynesian Names, Hawaiian Names, Japanese Names, Pacific Islander Names

Used in:

Japanese and Hawaiian speaking countries

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The Japanese name Kei is chiefly used on boys. When writing the name many different possibilities present themselves. Some of the possible characters are: "to rejoice; be happy", "excellent; good; skilled", "disclose; open", "awe; respect; honor"; "Japanese Judas-tree; cinnamon tree". The second pronunciation is for the Hawaiian Kei, a unisex name.