Calais

Calais Meaning & Origin

About Calais
The name "Calais" is of French origin and is derived from the Latin word "calare," meaning "to call" or "to summon." It is also associated with the Greek mythological figure Calais, one of the sons of Boreas, the North Wind. Calais is often interpreted as meaning "swift" or "speedy," reflecting the character's agility and quickness. Overall, the name Calais conveys a sense of urgency, action, and swiftness.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calais are male.

Calais Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L EY1
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™ΛˆleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', 'KLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calais in Braille

Here's how to represent Calais in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Calais in braille

How to Spell the Name Calais in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Calais using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Calais in sign language

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