Names Kalyke

Kalyke

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Greek Mythology
Meaning
The name Kalyke is derived from the Greek word ‘kalyx’ meaning ‘calyx’ or ‘flower cup’. In Greek Mythology, Kalyke was the name of one of the Oceanid nymphs, daughter of the Titan Oceanus and the goddess Tethys.
Scripts(How to write)
Καλυκη
Καλύκη(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The name Kalyke is not very common and is rarely used as a baby name in modern times. It does not feature among the top 1000 baby names in the US or any other major countries.

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Cartoon of Kalyke

Kalyke Name meanings & History

The name Kalyke is derived from the Greek word ‘kalyx’ meaning ‘calyx’ or ‘flower cup’. In Greek Mythology, Kalyke was the name of one of the Oceanid nymphs, daughter of the Titan Oceanus and the goddess Tethys. Derived from Greek κάλυξ (kalyx) meaning "seed pod, husk, outer covering" (of a fruit, flower bud, etc). This is the name of multiple characters in Greek mythology. It is also one of Jupiter's moons. Kalyke is a rare and unique name that is often used as a middle name rather than a first name. It is a great choice for parents looking for an uncommon name with a strong historical and mythological background.

Zodiac Sign of Kalyke: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kalyke:

K: Kind,Karate,Karma,Kundalini

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

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

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

E: Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten

Kalyke is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name