What is the origin of the name Kalina?

Kalina is a name of Polish origin.

How popular is the name Kalina?

Kalina is currently ranked #1605 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalina?

Kalina is pronounced kah-LEE-nah.

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GirlPolish

Kalina

kah-LEE-nah

Popularity

#1605

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Polish

Total Births

4,152

Peak Year

#171 in 2019

First Recorded

1962

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Slavic origin, meaning 'viburnum' or 'cranberry bush'. It's also associated with beauty and purity.

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Kali Lina

Spelling Variations

Calina

Similar Names

Karina Alina Melina Selena

Personality Traits

BeautifulGentleNurturingCreative

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