Kalai

Kalai Meaning & Origin

About Kalai
The name "Kalai" is of Hawaiian origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Hawaiian word "kalai" which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." In this context, the name represents someone who is skilled in working with wood or creating things with their hands. Additionally, "Kalai" can also be a variant of the Hawaiian name "Kalei" which means "the wreath" or "the beloved one." This interpretation portrays someone who is cherished or adored. Overall, the name "Kalai" carries connotations of craftsmanship, creativity, and being cherished.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Kalai is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.89% and females 42.11%, based on recent birth statistics.

Kalai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 260% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AA0
🌐 IPA
/kalai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalai in Braille

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

The name Kalai in braille

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

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

The name Kalai in sign language

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