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Swahili |
Meaning: |
Fierce, intense |
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African |
Meaning: |
Lively, energetic |
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Pronunciation: |
(KAH lee) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Kali |
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African, English, Hindi and Swahili speaking countries |
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Kali is the Hindu triple goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction
Kali (spelled with a "long" a in Sanskrit) is a feminine form of the word "kala," meaning "time". It also means "black". It is a name of the Godess Durga.
Spelled with a short vowel 'a' it means "terrible" and is unrelated to the goddess.
Kali is a Polynesian name as well, meaning wooden pillow in Tongan.
In the Senufo language of Côte d'Ivoire, Kali is a feminine name meaning "lively" or "energetic."
Kali is also a pet form for various names.
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