Kalev
Finnic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kalev
Kalev derives from Estonian and means "fish," coming from the Proto-Finnic root *kala.
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Etymology
Kalev derives from Estonian and means "fish," coming from the Proto-Finnic root *kala. The name is primarily used in Estonian culture and has historical significance in Estonian mythology, particularly through the legendary hero Kalev, the father of Kalevipoeg in the Estonian national epic.
Kalev currently ranks #5,719 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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