A gift; precious
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Kito is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A gift; precious". Listed origin: Swahili.
KEE-toh
Catalog phonetic spelling
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Kito is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A gift; precious". Listed origin: Swahili.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KEE-toh. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kito. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Kit. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Kito Juma, Kito Dogo, Kito Amani aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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