This page lists 9 Italian girl names that start with K, from “Katia” to “Kalinda”. Most are modern spellings or foreign names that Italian families have adopted. Parents often choose them for a fresh, international sound, or to give a traditional name like Caterina or Chiara a new look.

Italian girl names are first names given to girls in Italy, shaped by Latin, Greek, and saints’ traditions. The letter K is not part of the traditional Italian alphabet, so these names are rare and mostly came from abroad, such as “Katiuscia,” which spread after a Russian wartime song.

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

Name: The spelling of each name as it is used in Italy, so you can compare the variants and pick the one you like.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name the Italian way, with the stressed syllable in capital letters so you can say it with confidence.

Meaning: The origin of each name and what it means, from “pure” to “sun,” so you can find one with a message you like.

Description: A short note on how each name is used in Italy, including how common it is and where it comes from.

Italian girl names

NamePronunciationMeaning
KatiaKAH-tee-ahPure (from Greek Aikaterine)
Katiusciakah-TYOO-shahPure (from the Russian Katyusha)
Katerinakah-teh-REE-nahPure
Kassandrakahs-SAHN-drahShe who excels over men
KarolaKAH-roh-lahFree woman
KarinKAH-reenPure
KiraKEE-rahLady, ruler
KiaraKYAH-rahClear, bright
Kalindakah-LEEN-dahSun, the sun’s rays

Descriptions

Katia
A short form of Caterina that became popular in Italy in the 20th century, helped by Russian influence. It is one of the most common Italian girl names starting with K.
Katiuscia
An Italian spelling of the Russian diminutive Katyusha. It gained popularity after the wartime song “Katyusha” became known in Italy.
Katerina
A Greek-influenced variant of Caterina, used mostly in northern Italy and in families with Eastern European ties. It is far less common than the standard Caterina.
Kassandra
The Italian form of the Greek mythological prophetess Cassandra, spelled with a K. It is rare but gives a classical name a modern look.
Karola
The feminine form of Carlo with a K spelling, borrowed from German Karola. It is occasionally used in northern Italy, especially in South Tyrol.
Karin
A Scandinavian and German form of Katherine that appears in Italy, mainly in the north. It is a short, easy name for Italian speakers to pronounce.
Kira
A name of Greek, Persian and Russian origin that has spread in Italy in recent decades. It is sometimes chosen for its short, bright sound.
Kiara
A K-spelling of the Italian name Chiara, popular since the 1990s. The spelling is non-traditional, but the name is pronounced the same as Chiara.
Kalinda
A name of Sanskrit origin that occasionally appears in Italy. It is rare and usually chosen for its melodic sound.
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