Calanthe
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Calanthe
The name 'Calanthe' means "beautiful flower" in Greek, derived from *kalos* (beautiful) and *anthos* (flower).
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Etymology
The name 'Calanthe' means "beautiful flower" in Greek, derived from *kalos* (beautiful) and *anthos* (flower). It is primarily used in Western cultures as a given name, often associated with the orchid genus Calanthe, and has no specific religious or notable historical context beyond botanical nomenclature.
Calanthe currently ranks #5,224 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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