Kalis
Greek/Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kalis
Kalis derives from Greek "kallos" (κάλλος), meaning "beauty" or "beautiful," and is also associated with the Sanskrit name Kali, referring to the Hindu goddess of time, destruction, and transformation.
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Etymology
Kalis derives from Greek "kallos" (κάλλος), meaning "beauty" or "beautiful," and is also associated with the Sanskrit name Kali, referring to the Hindu goddess of time, destruction, and transformation. The name is used across Greek, Hindu, and modern Western contexts, with historical significance in Hindu mythology and ancient Greek culture.
Kalis currently ranks #16,048 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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