Girl • Modern Tamil
Kalai
கலை
Signature Meaning
Kalai is a Tamil word meaning "art" or "skill." As a given name it suggests creativity, talent, and an appreciation for beauty. It is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities and appears in compound names and cultural contexts.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Kalai/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 8 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) = 8
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-lai
Tamil syllablesக-லை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kalai/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalaaiKalaeeKaalaaeeKalayKaalaayKazhai