California

California Meaning & Origin

About California
The name "California" is derived from the Spanish word "califia," which was the name of a fictional island paradise described in a popular Spanish novel. When Spanish explorers arrived in the region that is now California, they believed it to be similar to the mythical island, and thus named it "California." The name has since become synonymous with the state, representing its diverse landscapes, natural beauty, and the dreams of a prosperous and idyllic life associated with the Golden State.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name California are female.

California Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04010650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 L AH0 F AO1 R N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkæləˈfɔrnjə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name California in Braille

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

The name California in braille

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

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

The name California in sign language

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