"He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."
Christian Name · Hawaiian/Various Origin
Kai Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Kai
unisex
Kai means "sea" or "ocean" in Hawaiian, and carries different meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian use. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the sea it names holds one of Scripture's kindest promises: "thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea" (Micah 7:19).
Is Kai in the Bible?
No — the name Kai does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea; Ocean", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kai.
Pronunciation:/KYE/
OriginHawaiian/Various
MeaningSea; Ocean
What does Kai mean?
Kai is a unisex name of Hawaiian/Various origin meaning "Sea; Ocean". Kai means 'sea' in Hawaiian and carries diverse meanings across cultures. In Scripture, the sea represents both the vastness of God's creation and the depths of His mercy.
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What does Kai mean in the Bible?
Kai means "Sea; Ocean" and is a name of Hawaiian/Various origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Kai means 'sea' in Hawaiian and carries diverse meanings across cultures. In Scripture, the sea represents both the vastness of God's creation and the depths of His mercy. God's love is described as deeper than the sea, and His compassions are as unfathomable as the ocean depths.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Kai?
Kai is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Sea; Ocean" — not because Scripture names anyone Kai.
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Which books of the Bible mention Kai?
Kai is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kai?
Kai speaks of the fathomless depth of God's mercy — as vast as the ocean, covering all our sins and failures.
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Kai name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Kai does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea; Ocean", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kai.
Kai means "Sea; Ocean." It is a Hawaiian/Various name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Sea; Ocean" — runs right through the Bible.
Hawaiian/Various. Kai comes into English from Hawaiian/Various and carries the sense "Sea; Ocean." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Kai
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Kai?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Kai?
You can read every verse where Kai appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.