Kali - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Kali \k(a)-

is pronounced KAH-lee. It is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "black". Mythology: Kali, wife of Shiva, is a Hindu goddess of destruction. See also Kallie.

Kali has 1 variant form: Kalli.

For more information, see also the related name Kala.

Baby names that sound like Kali are Cali, Kalei, Kalia, Kaly, Kalie, Kahli, Kayli, Kaili, Kaeli and Kyli.

Kali is a somewhat common first name for women (#2180 out of 4276) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#37715 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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