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Ke

Ke (name) means a Chinese surname. Example: “Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li.”

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A Chinese surname.
"Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li."

How to use Ke

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin.

Word forms

Kes plural

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Etymology

From the Chinese surname 柯 (Kē).

Origin: Chinese

Frequently asked questions

What does “Ke” mean?

The word “Ke” means a Chinese surname. In plain terms, a Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin.

How do you pronounce “Ke”?

“Ke” is pronounced kŭ.

How do you use “Ke” in a sentence?

Here is “Ke” used in a sentence: “Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li.”

What part of speech is “Ke”?

“Ke” is a name.

Where does the word “Ke” come from?

The word “Ke” comes from Chinese. From the Chinese surname 柯 (Kē).

Is “Ke” a common word?

“Ke” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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