Calla

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Calla is derived from the Greek word “kallos,” which means “beauty” or “beautiful.”
Pronunciation
KAL-ə
The name Calla is pronounced as KAL-la.
Popularity
Calla is a popular name in the United States, Canada, and Germany, but it is not very common in other parts of the world.

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Cartoon of Calla

Calla Name meanings & History

Calla is derived from the Greek word “kallos,” which means “beauty” or “beautiful.”. From the name of two types of plants, the true calla (species Calla palustris) and the calla lily (species Calla aethiopica), both having white flowers and growing in marshy areas. Use of the name may also be inspired by Greek κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty". Calla is primarily used as a girl's name, but some parents have also used it as a boy's name. It is a great name for parents who want to give their child a name that is simple, elegant, and sophisticated.

Zodiac Sign of Calla: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Calla:

C: Curious,Copycat,Cute,Clever,Candid,Choice,Chatty

A: Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

L: Luscious,Lover,Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Languid,Lazy

Calla is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the name Calla, including Calla Boyer (American singer), Calla Cofield (American science writer), and Calla Kessler (American photojournalist).

2.) Calla (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Calla is derived from the Greek word “kallos” which means beauty. It also refers to the calla lily, a beautiful flower that symbolizes purity, faith, and innocence.


cartoon of the name Calla
Cartoon of Calla

Description: The name Calla is derived from the Greek word “kallos” which means beauty. It also refers to the calla lily, a beautiful flower that symbolizes purity, faith, and innocence. Variant of Kalla as well as an adoption of the plant name. Calla is mainly used as a baby girl’s name. It can be used as a first or middle name, and is suitable for a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

3.) Calla (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) castle, fortress. See also Calie,Kala.

Other Forms: Calah, Calan, Calana, Calia, Caliah, Callah


4.) Calla (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) strong

Other Forms: Callah


5.) Calla (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) beautiful

Other Forms: Cala, Callie, Cally


6.) CALLA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Pet form of any of the names beginning with the element Cal- . Alternatively, Calla is borrowed from a type of lily prized for its beauty. Var: Calah, Callah. Pet: Cali, Calie, Calli, Callie, Calley, Cally. (KAL-LAH)


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