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Kaleesa

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kuh-LEE-suh'kuh-LEE-suh'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
Bright

MEANING

Joyful or bright

ORIGIN

Modern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from similar sounding names like 'Kalisa' or 'Alyssa', combined with influences from names such as 'Calista'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used for its phonetic appeal and modern sound.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained some usage in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating new feminine names.

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FAQs About Kaleesa

The name Kaleesa means "joyful or bright" in English.
Kaleesa has Modern origins. Derived from similar sounding names like 'Kalisa' or 'Alyssa', combined with influences from names such as 'Calista'.
Kaleesa is pronounced kuh-LEE-suh (kuh-LEE-suh). 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 Kaleesa include Kali, Leesa, Lee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kaleesa include Kieran, Kiana, Kaelin.
The most common spelling is Kaleesa. Alternative spellings include Kalyse, Kalisa, Kaliesa.