Girl • Modern Tamil
Kaalika
காளிகா
Signature Meaning
Kaalika is a feminine name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It is often regarded as a melodic, feminine name and may be connected to the Sanskrit name Kalika, similar forms are sometimes linked to the idea of a 'bud' or to the goddess Kali. Because the exact origin and meaning are not firmly established, this should be treated as a general interpretation rather than a definitive etymology.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaːɭIkaː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekaa-LI-kaa
Tamil syllablesகா-ளி-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaːɭikaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KalikaKaaaalikaaKaaleekaKaleekaKaazhikaKazhika