Keita
Fact sheet
- Name
- Keita
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The male first name Keita has its roots in Japanese and carries the meanings 'great respect' or 'great celebration.'
What does the name Keita mean?
Keita is a boy's name that comes from Japanese and encompasses the meanings 'great respect' or 'great celebration.' The name is composed of various Japanese elements: the character kei (啓) means 'to open' or 'to begin,' while kei (慶) stands for 'jubilation' and kei (敬) means 'respect' or 'honor.' The element ta (太) means 'big' or 'great.' In Latvian contexts, Keita is considered a variant of Katariina, a form of the name Katharina, which has its origin in the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The meaning of this name is 'the pure one,' a misinterpretation that was shaped by the Romans and still holds validity today. The origin of the name can be found in the ancient Greek katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure,' 'clean,' 'unstained,' or 'spotless.' In Lithuanian, Keita is pronounced as Kevta or Kejta, and in Nepali as Kojta or Kajta. It is important to note that the name is pronounced as Ke-ita, not as Kaita. If spelled as Keuta, it would be pronounced Koita, while Ke-uta is pronounced correctly. Similar pronunciation rules apply in Estonian, Finnish, Latvian, and Lithuanian. Kauta, on the other hand, is pronounced as in German. A small relief for German speakers: in Norwegian, the pronunciation of ei and eu corresponds to ours.
Where does the name Keita come from?
The name Keita has both male and female origins and comes from ancient Greek as well as Japanese, meaning 'great respect.' In the
How do you pronounce Keita?
Keita is pronounced as Ke-ita, not as Kaita.
Popularity
In Germany, Keita is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 2,275. In the last ten years, Keita has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,425th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kite
Famous people
- Keita Abdul Aziz (Guinean footballer)
- Keita Balde Diao (Senegalese football player)
- Keita de Castro (footballer from Antigua and Barbuda)
- Keita Goto (football player from Japan)
- Keita Hidaka (football player from Japan)
- Keita Inagaki (Japanese rugby player)
- Keita Isozaki (Japanese football player)
- Keita Kanemoto (Japanese football player)
- Keita Karamoko (Malian footballer)
- Keita Masuda (badminton player from Japan)
- Keita Nakamura (Japanese martial artist)
- Keita Soraoka (Japanese swimmer)
- Keita Sugimoto (Japanese football player)
- Keita Suzuki (Japanese footballer)
- Keita Tachibana (British singer)
- Keita Terazono (singer)
- Keita Umezaki (Japanese ski jumper)
- Patricija Keita Stalidzane (racing driver, actress (Doku Poleposition))
Frequently asked questions about the name Keita
What is the origin of the name Keita?
The name Keita has both Japanese and ancient Greek roots. In Japanese, it is composed of the elements kei, meaning 'to open' or 'to begin,' and ta, which means 'big' or 'great.' In Latvian contexts, it is also considered a variant of the name Katariina, a form of Katharina.
What does the name Keita mean?
Keita means 'great respect' or 'great celebration.' The various Japanese characters that make up the name represent concepts such as respect, jubilation, and the opening of possibilities.
How popular is the name Keita?
The popularity of the name Keita varies by region. In Japan, it is relatively well-known and appreciated, while in other countries like Latvia, it is seen as a variant of a traditional name.