Kali - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Kali \k(a)-li\ 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 common female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Kali. Click here to compare Kali with related baby names.