Girl • Modern Tamil
Kali
களி
Signature Meaning
Kali is a short, strong name used across South Asia and beyond. It is commonly associated with the Hindu goddess Kali and often evokes ideas of power, protection, and fierce energy. Pronunciation, usage, and local meanings can vary by language and family.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaɭI/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 7 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) = 7
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-li (retroflex "l" — tongue curled back)
Tamil syllablesக-ளி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɭi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaaliKaleeKaaleeKazhiKaazhiKazhee