Kea

Kea Meaning & Origin

About Kea
The name "Kea" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Greek word "kea" which refers to a species of parrot found in New Zealand. In Greek mythology, Kea was also the name of a nymph who was transformed into a bird by Zeus. Additionally, "Kea" is a Maori word meaning "to cry" or "to call out." Overall, the name "Kea" is associated with birds and communication.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kea are female.

Kea Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1
🌐 IPA
/ki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kea in Braille

Here's how to represent Kea in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kea in braille

How to Spell the Name Kea in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kea in sign language

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