Kalaina

kah-LAY-nah'kuh-LAY-nuh'3 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Mystical

MEANING

Pure

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kalaina' meaning 'pure' or 'clear'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hawaiian culture, names are often chosen for their meanings and the qualities they are believed to bestow upon the bearer.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of descriptive names is a long-standing tradition in Hawaiian naming practices, often reflecting natural beauty or virtues.

🇮🇳Sanskrit
Melodic

MEANING

Moonlight

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

From the Sanskrit roots 'kala' meaning 'time' and 'ta' meaning 'to shine', suggesting a connection to the moon.

CULTURAL NOTES

Names derived from celestial bodies are common in Sanskrit, often symbolizing beauty and serenity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Sanskrit names have been used throughout history in India, often chosen for their auspicious meanings.

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FAQs About Kalaina

The name Kalaina means "pure" in Hawaiian, "moonlight" in Sanskrit.
Kalaina has Hawaiian and Indian origins. Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kalaina' meaning 'pure' or 'clear'
Kalaina is pronounced kah-LAY-nah (kuh-LAY-nuh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kalaina include Kali, Laina, Kay.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kalaina include Kai, Leilani, Malia.
The most common spelling is Kalaina. Alternative spellings include Kalena, Kalina.
Kalaina - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations