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Kalidasa Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kalidasa" is "servant of kali", and is used often for "boy".

Name
kalidasa
Meaning
servant of kali
Pronunciation
kah-lee-dah-sah
Used for
boy
Syllables
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Kalidasa Name Details

Kalidasa is a Sanskrit name that originated in ancient India. It is a combination of the words 'Kali', meaning 'goddess' or 'dark one', and 'dasa', meaning 'servant' or 'devotee'. Kalidasa is a famous name in Indian literature and is associated with the renowned poet and playwright named Kalidasa who lived during the Gupta Empire in the 4th or 5th century CE. Kalidasa is known for his great contributions to Sanskrit literature, including famous works such as 'Shakuntala' and 'Meghaduta'. The name Kalidasa conveys a sense of devotion and reverence towards the goddess Kali and is often chosen for boys in Hindu families.

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Aasa (AH-sah)
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Sher (shur)
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Angaa (un-GAH)
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Raaqim (rah-KEEM)
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Chanchala (chan-CHA-la)
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Charlie (CHAR-lee)
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Mandarmalika (muhn-dar-muh-lee-ka)
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Foroohar (/fuˈruːhɑːr/)
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Quincey (KWIN-see)
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Yergha (Yair-ghaa)
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Shahendah (shuh-hen-duh)
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Cheranya (sheh-RAN-yah)