Girl • Modern Tamil
Kalima
கலிமா
Signature Meaning
Kalima is a soft, melodic name found among Tamil-speaking families, often chosen for its pleasant sound and simplicity. There is no single widely accepted Tamil meaning, so it is used more for its aesthetic and familial appeal. The name may reflect personal or cultural preferences rather than a detailed linguistic origin. Parents often pick it for its gentle tone and uniqueness.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.Liː.Maː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
K(2) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) + M(4) + A(1) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-lee-maa
Tamil syllablesக-லி-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.liː.maː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaalimaaKaleemaKaaleemaaKazhimaKaazhimaaKazheema