Cairo or Kairo?
Two spellings, side by side.
Cairo and Kairo are two spellings of the same sound. Cairo is listed with the meaning "City in egypt; the capital city of egypt" and Kairo with "Means the city of Cairo; a modern name inspired by the Egyptian capital. It is an Arabic name signifying victory". Cairo is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Cairo | Kairo |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | City in egypt; the capital city of egypt | Means the city of Cairo; a modern name inspired by the Egyptian capital. It is an Arabic name signifying victory. |
| Origin | African | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Cai-ro | Kai-ro |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Cairo and Kairo
Is Cairo or Kairo more common?
Cairo is more often searched and saved on this site; Kairo is also used.
Do Cairo and Kairo mean the same?
Cairo: "City in egypt; the capital city of egypt". Kairo: "Means the city of Cairo; a modern name inspired by the Egyptian capital. It is an Arabic name signifying victory".
How do you say Cairo?
In parts: Cai-ro. Kairo is said the same way.
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