Kala
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- Name
- Kala
- Gender
- Girl name
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Kala is the Hawaiian variant of the name Sara or Sarah, both of which have their origin in Sarai.
What does the name Kala mean?
Kala is regarded as the Hawaiian form of Sara or Sarah, both of which trace back to the ancient Hebrew name Sarai. The name means 'the princess,' 'the lady,' or 'the mistress.' Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew word sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי), which means 'the lady,' 'the ruler,' 'the mistress,' and 'the princess.' In the Tamil context, Kala (கலா) stands for 'the virtue.' This name has its roots in Sanskrit, derived from kalaa (कला), which means 'the art form,' 'the virtue,' 'a small part,' or 'a digit of the moon.' In Finnish, the name is associated with 'the fish.' There may also be a connection to the ancient Greek kallos (κάλλος), meaning 'beautiful, good.' The spelling Kála is considered a Hungarian variant of Calla. Other variants include Saray, Salka, Sarit, Sarita, Sarika, Sarina, Saralia, Sorali, Soralie, Tzeitel, and Syrell.
Where does the name Kala come from?
The origin of the name Kala lies in both ancient Hebrew and Sanskrit, with the meaning 'the princess.' The ancient Hebrew origin comes from the words sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי), which mean 'the lady,' 'the ruler,' 'the mistress,' and 'the princess.' In Sanskrit, the name is derived from kalaa (कला), which means 'the art form,' 'the virtue,' 'a small part,' or 'a digit of the moon.' It is used in various languages, including Hawaiian, Indian, and Tamil.
How do you pronounce Kala?
Kala is pronounced as 'Kah-lah.'
When is the name day of Kala?
The name day for Kala is celebrated on March 5, July 13, and October 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Kala is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 1,710th place. Over the last ten years, Kala has been used as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,009th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,190th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ka / Kaley / Kali / Kiki / Kiley
Famous people
- Kala Mandrake (photographer from the USA)
- Kala Ramnath (musician from India)
- Kala Rose (American singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kala
What is the origin of the name Kala?
The origin of the name Kala lies in both ancient Hebrew and Sanskrit. It means 'the princess' in ancient Hebrew and 'the art form' or 'the virtue' in Sanskrit.
What does the name Kala mean?
Kala is considered the Hawaiian form of Sara and means 'the princess,' 'the lady,' or 'the mistress.' In Tamil, it stands for 'the virtue.'
How popular is the name Kala?
The name Kala is widespread in various cultures, including Hawaii, India, and Finland, and enjoys moderate popularity. In recent years, it has gained interest due to its versatile meaning.