Key
Key Meaning & Origin
About Key
The name "Key" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "cĂŚg" or the Middle English word "keye," both meaning "key" as in the metal instrument used to unlock or lock doors. As a given name, "Key" can symbolize someone who holds the power to unlock or open new opportunities, or it can represent someone who is essential, vital, or central to a situation or group. Additionally, "Key" can also be a variant of the name "Kay," which has Celtic origins and means "pure" or "rejoice." Overall, the name "Key" carries connotations of importance, power, and purity.
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Most individuals with the name Key are male.
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How to write the name Key in Braille
Here's how to represent Key in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Key in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Key using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
