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Kuiper

KAY-per

Popularity

#9460

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Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

68

Peak Year

#22 in 2022

First Recorded

2017

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Dutch surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from 'kuip', meaning 'tub' or 'vat'. Associated with a barrel maker.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gerard Kuiper

    Dutch-American astronomer, discovered Neptune's moon Triton.

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Personality Traits

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