This page lists 34 Greek girl names that start with K, from “Kalliope” to “Kyveli”. They range from mythological and saintly names to nature-inspired and nickname-style choices. Parents use them when choosing a baby name, and writers use them when naming characters. They are also useful for anyone curious about Greek language and culture.

Greek girl names are first names given to girls in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities around the world. Many come from ancient myths, Orthodox saints, or everyday Greek words. For example, “Kalliope” is the name of the Muse of epic poetry, and it is still used today.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description of each entry.

Name: The English spelling of each name, listed in alphabetical order. You can scan this list quickly to find the names you like best.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name out loud, with the stressed syllable in capital letters. It helps you say the name with confidence.

Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet, as it appears in Greece. You can use it to see the original form or for official documents.

Meaning: The literal meaning of the name, usually taken from an ancient Greek word. It shows you the idea or quality behind each name.

Description: A short note on the name’s origin, famous bearers, common nicknames, and how popular it is. It gives you the context to decide if a name fits.

Greek girl names

NamePronunciationGreek SpellingMeaning
Kalliopekah-LEE-oh-peeΚαλλιόπηBeautiful voice
Kalliopikah-lee-OH-peeΚαλλιόπηBeautiful voice
Kalliroikah-lee-ROYΚαλλιρρόηBeautiful flow
Kallistokah-LEES-tohΚαλλιστώMost beautiful
Kallistekah-LEE-steeΚαλλίστηMost beautiful
Kalypsokah-lip-SOHΚαλυψώShe who conceals
Kalomirakah-loh-MEE-rahΚαλομοίραGood fate
Kanellakah-NEH-lahΚανέλλαCinnamon
Kassandrakah-SAHN-drahΚασσάνδραShe who entangles men
KassiaKAH-see-ahΚασσίαCassia, a fragrant spice
Kassianikah-see-ah-NEEΚασσιανήCassia-like, of Cassius
Kassiopikah-see-OH-peeΚασσιόπηCassiopeia, the queen
Katerinakah-teh-REE-nahΚατερίναPure
Katinakah-TEE-nahΚατίναPure
Katharinakah-thah-ree-NAHΚατερίναPure
KerkyraKEHR-kee-rahΚέρκυραFrom Corfu
KikiKEE-keeΚικήDiminutive of Katerina or Kyriaki
KirkeKEER-keeΚίρκηFalcon
KlairiKLEH-reeΚλαίρηBright, clear
Kleanthikleh-AHN-theeΚλεάνθηGlorious flower
KleioKLEE-ohΚλειώTo make famous, to celebrate
Kleopatrakleh-oh-PAH-trahΚλεοπάτραGlory of her father
Klytemnestraklee-tem-NEH-strahΚλυταιμνήστραFamous wooing
Konstantinakon-stahn-DEE-nahΚωνσταντίναConstant, steadfast
KoraKOH-rahΚόραMaiden
KoreKOH-rehΚόρηMaiden, girl
Koraliakoh-rah-LEE-ahΚοραλίαCoral
Korinnakoh-REE-nahΚόρινναMaiden
Kosminakos-MEE-nahΚοσμίναOrder, beauty, adornment
Kosmokos-MOHΚοσμώOrder, beauty, world
Kyriakikee-ree-ah-KEEΚυριακήSunday, of the Lord
KyraKEE-rahΚύραLady
Kyrenekee-REE-neeΚυρήνηSovereign queen
KyveliKEE-veh-leeΚυβέληCybele, the mother goddess

Descriptions

Kalliope
The name of the Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology. It remains a classic choice, often shortened to Popi or Kali in Greece.
Kalliopi
The modern Greek form of Kalliope. It is widely used in Greece and often given in honor of a grandmother.
Kalliroi
Kallirhoe was a nymph and a daughter of Oceanus in Greek myth. The name evokes a gracefully flowing stream.
Kallisto
A nymph in Greek mythology who was turned into a bear and placed in the sky as the constellation Ursa Major. One of Jupiter’s moons also carries her name.
Kalliste
An ancient name for the island of Santorini, meaning “the most beautiful.” As a girl’s name it is a rare and elegant choice.
Kalypso
The nymph who kept Odysseus on her island of Ogygia for seven years in Homer’s Odyssey. The name suggests mystery and hidden beauty.
Kalomira
A traditional Greek name that combines “kalo” (good) and “moira” (fate). It was made familiar internationally by the Greek-American singer Kalomira.
Kanella
A warm, sweet-sounding Greek name taken from the word for the spice. It is often used as a nickname for girls with a spicy, lively personality.
Kassandra
A Trojan princess in Greek myth who could see the future but was cursed never to be believed. The name is still popular in Greece and abroad.
Kassia
Named after the cassia plant, a cousin of cinnamon. It is also the name of Kassiani, a famous Byzantine poet and composer.
Kassiani
A Byzantine-era name best known from Saint Kassiani, a ninth-century nun and hymn writer. Her hymn is still sung in Greek churches during Holy Week.
Kassiopi
A form of the mythological queen Cassiopeia, who was placed among the stars as a constellation. Kassiopi is also a village on the island of Corfu.
Katerina
One of the most popular Greek girls’ names, linked to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Common nicknames include Katia, Rina, and Kiki.
Katina
A short, affectionate form of Katerina. It is a traditional name and was especially popular in earlier generations.
Katharina
The more formal European spelling of Katerina, sometimes used by Greek families abroad. It comes from the Greek word “katharos,” meaning pure.
Kerkyra
In myth, Kerkyra was a nymph loved by Poseidon, and the island of Corfu was named after her. It is also the Greek name for the island itself and a rare girl’s name.
Kiki
A cheerful nickname used for several names starting with K, including Katerina and Kyriaki. It is also used on its own as a given name.
Kirke
The Greek spelling of Circe, the enchantress who turned Odysseus’s crew into pigs. The name is linked with magic and cunning.
Klairi
The Greek form of Claire, used since the 20th century. It has a gentle, old-fashioned feel in Greece.
Kleanthi
A rare, poetic name that joins “kleos” (glory) with “anthos” (flower). The male form, Kleanthis, is more common.
Kleio
The Greek Muse of history, usually written Clio in English. She is often shown holding a scroll or a set of books.
Kleopatra
Best known as the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, who was of Greek descent. The name was also common among Macedonian royal women, including Alexander the Great’s sister.
Klytemnestra
The queen of Mycenae in Greek tragedy and wife of Agamemnon. It is a rarely used name today because of its dark mythological story.
Konstantina
The feminine form of Konstantinos, popular in Greece and linked to Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena. Common nicknames include Dina, Nina, and Konstantia.
Kora
A variant of Kore, the title of Persephone, the goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. It is simple, short, and quite striking.
Kore
A title of Persephone before she was taken to the underworld. In archaic Greek art, “kore” statues also show young women in long robes.
Koralia
A sea-inspired name taken from the Greek word for coral. It sounds warm and musical and suits families with a love of the Mediterranean.
Korinna
Named after Corinna, an ancient Greek lyric poet from Boeotia who is said to have beaten Pindar in poetry contests. It is a literary and uncommon choice.
Kosmina
Derived from “kosmos,” meaning order and beauty, and the root of the word cosmetic. It is a feminine form of Kosmas.
Kosmo
A short, traditional form related to kosmos, which can mean world or ornament. It is a classic island name that is now rare.
Kyriaki
A traditional Greek name for girls, often given to those born on a Sunday or on the feast day of Saint Kyriaki. Nicknames include Kiki, Kyra, and Kyriakoula.
Kyra
From the Greek “kyria,” meaning lady or mistress. It is used both as a standalone name and as a short form of Kyriaki.
Kyrene
A mythological nymph who gave her name to the ancient Greek city of Cyrene in North Africa. It is rarely used today.
Kyveli
The Greek form of Cybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia worshipped in ancient Greece. It was also the stage name of the famous Greek actress Kyveli Adrianou.
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