Kaling
Sanskrit/Filipino · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kaling
The name Kaling is derived from Sanskrit and Filipino linguistic roots, with "kal" relating to time or art and "-ing" as a diminutive suffix, meaning "small" or "young." It is primarily used in Filipino and South Asian cultures, with notable modern association through American comedian Mindy Kaling, whose birth name is Vera Chokalingam.
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Etymology
The name Kaling is derived from Sanskrit and Filipino linguistic roots, with "kal" relating to time or art and "-ing" as a diminutive suffix, meaning "small" or "young." It is primarily used in Filipino and South Asian cultures, with notable modern association through American comedian Mindy Kaling, whose birth name is Vera Chokalingam.
Kaling currently ranks #2,186 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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