Kali

Female

What does Kali mean?

bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash

What's the origin of Kali?

Sanskrit

How is Kali pronounced?

/kɑːli/

What does it say about you to have a cat named Kali?

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that Kali is a name that is associated with strength and power, while others might say that it is a name that is associated with the Hindu goddess of destruction. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what the meaning of Kali is.

Is Kali a good cat name?

Kali has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Kali is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Kali is found in these categories:

spiritual cat names
spiritual

She's named after a powerful Hindu goddess, oozing divine vibes!

gothic cat names
gothic

Dark goddess of destruction in Hindu mythology screams edgy allure.

yoga cat names
yoga

She's named after a fierce Hindu goddess, often practiced in asanas.

Popularity

Based on likes, Kali ranks #155 with users of MeowNames.com.

Kali is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Kali is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kali was, over the past 30 days, the 120th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of July 2024, Kali is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Kali was viewed 26 times, and liked 11 times.

Cat names like Kali:

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Meaning: Bright, cheerful, optimistic.
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