Kalavathi
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Kalavathi
Kalavathi is a Sanskrit name combining "kala" (art/skill/time) and "vathi" (woman/possessor), meaning "a woman skilled in the arts" or "artistic woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in South India (Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh), with roots in classical Indian traditions of music and dance.
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Etymology
Kalavathi is a Sanskrit name combining "kala" (art/skill/time) and "vathi" (woman/possessor), meaning "a woman skilled in the arts" or "artistic woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in South India (Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh), with roots in classical Indian traditions of music and dance.
Kalavathi currently ranks #1,874 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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