Here you’ll find 33 Russian boy names that start with K, organized from “Kairat” to “Kuzman”. These names reflect Slavic roots, Orthodox saint traditions, and regional Turkic or Baltic influences, offering both modern and historical choices. Use these names when naming a baby, creating characters, or researching family history.
Russian boy names that start with K are male given names used in Russia and nearby regions. Many come from Orthodox saints, historical figures, or regional languages.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Cyrillic, Pronunciation, Meaning/Origin, and Notes.
Name: The Latin transliteration of each Russian name, so you can read entries and compare spellings easily.
Cyrillic: The original Cyrillic spelling shows the authentic Russian form and helps you find local source references.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic respelling, sometimes with IPA and stress marks, so you can pronounce each name confidently.
Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line meaning or origin note that explains linguistic roots and cultural background for each name.
Notes: Extra details such as common diminutives, regional use, saint associations, or historical context to guide your choice.
Russian boy names that start with K
| Name | Cyrillic | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konstantin | Константин | kon-STAN-teen (kənˈstantʲin) | steadfast, from Latin Constans |
| Kirill | Кирилл | KEE-ril (ˈkirʲil) | lordly; from Greek Kyrillos |
| Kliment | Климент | KLEE-ment (ˈklʲiment) | merciful; from Latin Clement |
| Klim | Клим | KLEEM (klʲim) | short form of Kliment; ‘merciful’ |
| Kozma | Козьма | KOZ-mah (ˈkozmə) | from Greek Kosmas ‘order, ornament’ |
| Kuzma | Кузьма | KOOS-mah (ˈkusʲmə) | variant of Kozma; from Greek Cosmas |
| Korney | Корней | kor-NAY (kɐrˈnʲej) | from Latin Cornelius |
| Korniliy | Корнилий | kor-NEE-lee (kɐrnˈilʲij) | from Latin Cornelius |
| Korneliy | Корнелий | kor-NEH-lee (kɐrnʲeˈlʲij) | from Latin Cornelius |
| Kir | Кир | KEER (kir) | from Greek Kyros/Cyrus ‘lord’ |
| Kazimir | Казимир | ka-ZEE-meer (kəzʲɪˈmir) | Old Slavic; elements meaning ‘order/peace’ |
| Kasyan | Касьян | kahs-YAHN (kɐˈsʲan) | from Latin Cassianus |
| Karl | Карл | KARL (karl) | Germanic ‘free man’ |
| Kristian | Кристиан | kris-TEE-an (krʲɪsˈtʲan) | follower of Christ (Christian) |
| Ksenofont | Ксенофонт | kseh-noh-FONT (ksɛnɐˈfont) | from Greek Xenophon ‘foreign voice’ |
| Ksenon | Ксенон | KSEH-non (ˈksenon) | from Greek ‘foreign’; also noble gas |
| Kronid | Кронид | kroh-NID (krɐˈnʲid) | from Greek; related to Kronos (mythological) |
| Kamil | Камиль | kah-MEEL (kaˈmilʲ) | Arabic/Turkic ‘perfect, complete’ |
| Karim | Карим | kah-REEM (kaˈrim) | Arabic ‘generous’ (Kareem) |
| Kanat | Канат | kah-NAHT (kaˈnat) | Kazakh/Turkic origin; ‘rope/strength/wing’ |
| Kairat | Кайрат | KAI-rat (kaɪˈrat) | Kazakh ‘strong, brave’ |
| Karp | Карп | KARP (karp) | from Greek Karpos ‘fruit’ |
| Kallistrat | Каллистрат | kal-LEE-strat (kɐlʲɪsˈtrat) | from Greek ‘most beautiful army’ (Kallistratos) |
| Klavdiy | Клавдий | klav-DEE (klavˈdʲij) | from Latin Claudius (Roman family name) |
| Kiprian | Киприан | kip-REE-an (kʲipˈrʲan) | from Latin Cyprianus ‘from Cyprus’ |
| Karlen | Карлен | kar-LEN (karˈlʲen) | Armenian/Georgian origin; modern Soviet-era usage |
| Karen | Карен | KA-ren (ˈkarʲen) | Armenian male name; meaning debated |
| Karapet | Карапет | ka-rah-PET (kərɐˈpʲet) | Armenian form of Garabed; ‘forerunner’ (religious) |
| Kevork | Кеворк | keh-VORK (kʲevork) | Armenian form of George |
| Kuzman | Кузьман | KOOS-man (ˈkusman) | variant of Kuzma; from Greek Cosmas |
| Kurban | Курбан | KOOR-ban (kurˈban) | Turkic/Arabic ‘sacrifice’ (Islamic name) |
| Kazbek | Казбек | kaz-BEK (kazˈbʲek) | Caucasian name from Mount Kazbek; regional given name |
| Komitas | Комитас | ko-MEE-tas (komiˈtas) | Armenian name/stage name (Komitas) used among Armenians |
Descriptions
Konstantin
Very common in Russia; strong historical and saintly associations (Emperor St. Constantine). Formal name with diminutive Kostya frequently used informally.
Kirill
Very popular; Saint Cyril (creator of the Cyrillic script) is a major namesake. Modern and traditional, with diminutives Kirya, Kira (female).
Kliment
A classical Christian name with saintly history; less common today but known. Diminutive Klim is often used separately as a formal short name.
Klim
Used both as an independent formal name and as a diminutive of Kliment. Feels short, traditional, and slightly old-fashioned.
Kozma
Ancient name known from Saints Cosmas and Damian; now rare and somewhat archaic but historically significant.
Kuzma
Commoner, traditional Russian variant of Kozma; found historically and in rural areas.
Korney
Recognizable from writer Korney Chukovsky; literary and old-fashioned, uncommon as a modern choice.
Korniliy
An old Christian name (Cornelius); rare today, sometimes found in church records and historical texts.
Korneliy
Variant of Cornelius; used historically in Russia and among Orthodox Christians, uncommon now.
Kir
Short, ancient name with saintly connections; uncommon but attested in historical and ecclesiastical records.
Kazimir
Historic Slavic name (shared with Polish Casimir). Noble and medieval associations; rare in modern Russia.
Kasyan
Traditional, slightly archaic Russian name with saintly roots; appears in folklore and rural naming.
Karl
Used historically among Baltic Germans and in Russia; uncommon as a native Russian name but seen in multicultural families.
Kristian
Borrowed Christian name used in modern Russia; more common among urban parents seeking a Western-flavored name.
Ksenofont
Classical, literary name borrowed from ancient Greek (Xenophon). Very rare, seen in historical or educated families.
Ksenon
Uncommon and classical; sometimes chosen for its uniqueness and classical resonance.
Kronid
Obscure, literary or ecclesiastical name. Rarely used but attested among Orthodox men.
Kamil
Common among Tatars and other Muslim communities in Russia; increasingly used more broadly in multicultural settings.
Karim
Widely used in Muslim-majority regions of Russia and familiar nationwide; modern and respected.
Kanat
Common in Central Asian communities and among Kazakhs living in Russia; regional and cultural.
Kairat
Popular Kazakh given name used by Kazakh families in Russia; modern and positive connotation.
Karp
An early Christian name with rare modern usage; known from saints and older records.
Kallistrat
Antique Greek name appearing in literature and Orthodox tradition; very rare today but historically attested.
Klavdiy
Classical Roman-derived name; historical and uncommon in modern Russia, sometimes seen in older generations.
Kiprian
Used in Orthodox tradition (St. Cyprian); traditional and moderately rare today.
Karlen
Common among Armenians and some Caucasian families in Russia; feels modern and regional.
Karen
Popular Armenian masculine name used widely by Russian citizens of Armenian descent; may confuse English speakers (Karen female).
Karapet
Very common among Armenian communities in Russia; strong ecclesiastical associations (John-the-Forerunner parallels).
Kevork
Used by Armenian families in Russia; traditional Armenian male name with saintly links.
Kuzman
Regional and rare; an alternate traditional form related to Kuzma/Kozma.
Kurban
Common in Muslim communities across Russia; used formally and regional in feel.
Kazbek
Popular in the Caucasus and among families from that region living in Russia; strong geographic identity.
Komitas
Associated with the Armenian composer Komitas; used among Armenian families in Russia, cultural and respectful.