Kali Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kali Name at a Glance

Name	Kali
Meaning	In Mythology Kali is wife of Shiva and a Hindu goddess symbolizing the essence of destruction.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kali Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kali means “In Mythology Kali is wife of Shiva and a Hindu goddess symbolizing the essence of destruction”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kali Name Origin

Our database records Kali under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kali a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kali is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kali

When considering Kali for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.