Kiev

Kiev Meaning & Origin

About Kiev
The name "Kiev" is derived from the Old East Slavic word "Kyiv" which means "belonging to Kyi." Kyi was a legendary figure and one of the founders of the city according to the medieval chronicles. The name "Kiev" is commonly associated with the capital city of Ukraine, known for its rich history, cultural significance, and architectural landmarks.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kiev are male.

Kiev Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY2 EH1 V
🌐 IPA
/kiɛv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiev in Braille

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

The name Kiev in braille

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

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

The name Kiev in sign language

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