Kalman
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kalman
Kalman means "strong" or "resolute" and derives from the Germanic element "kald" (bold, hard) combined with "man" (man), rooted in Old High German.
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Etymology
Kalman means "strong" or "resolute" and derives from the Germanic element "kald" (bold, hard) combined with "man" (man), rooted in Old High German. The name is primarily used in Hungarian, Jewish, and Central European cultures, with historical prominence among Hungarian nobility and Jewish communities, particularly in the medieval and early modern periods.
Kalman currently ranks #4,088 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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