Boy • Modern Tamil
Kalidas
காளிதாஸ்
Signature Meaning
Kalidas is traditionally interpreted as meaning "servant" or "devotee of Kali." The name is closely associated with the celebrated classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, which gives it strong literary and cultural resonance. It conveys connotations of devotion, creativity, and a connection to classical Indian arts and literature.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaːɭIt̪AːS/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) + D(4) + A(1) + S(3) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekaa-li-daas
Tamil syllablesகா-ளி-தா-ஸ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaːɭit̪aːs/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalidaasKaleedasKaaleedaasKalidhasKaalidhaasKaleedhas