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Kali

Girl · Indian · Short name

Meaning
Bud, black, the dark one
Pronunciation
KAH-lee
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit meaning the black one; a Hindu goddess.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: United States, India, United Kingdom

Cultural associations

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  • Kali

    Hindu goddess of time, creation, destruction, and power.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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