Kaly
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kaly
Kaly is derived from Sanskrit and Greek roots, with the Sanskrit form relating to "kali" (कली), meaning "bud" or "sprout," while Greek derivatives connect to "kalos" meaning "beautiful." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, where it carries spiritual significance through its association with Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and transformation, and has been adopted in Western contexts as a modern variant spelling.
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Etymology
Kaly is derived from Sanskrit and Greek roots, with the Sanskrit form relating to "kali" (कली), meaning "bud" or "sprout," while Greek derivatives connect to "kalos" meaning "beautiful." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, where it carries spiritual significance through its association with Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and transformation, and has been adopted in Western contexts as a modern variant spelling.
Kaly currently ranks #14,315 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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