锴: Good Iron. In names, it often signifies perseverance and the process of being tempered into steel through repeated refinement.
Meaning: Kai signifies refined iron, symbolizing resilience, fortitude, and nobility.
徐锴 (Xu Kai)
A Northern Song official and philologist, known for his administrative roles and contributions to Chinese philology, often referred to as one of the 'Two Xu's' with his brother Xu Xuan.
刘锴 (Liu Chieh)
Politician and diplomat of the Republic of China.
李锴 (Li Kai)
a scholar and poet from the Qing Dynasty, known for his works 'Jie Chao Ji' and 'Shang Shi'.