Kai

What does Kai mean?

Kai is a Hawaiian unisex name that means sea. The name comes from kai (sea, seawater). It is pronounced KYE, with 1 syllable. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

Kai belongs with other Hawaiian names about ocean and water.

How to pronounce Kai

Say every vowel. A as in “father”, e as in “bet”, i as “ee”, o as in “go”, u as “oo”. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.

Is Kai a boy or girl name?

Kai is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Kai is still used for both boys and girls.