Kalu

Kalu Meaning & Origin

About Kalu
The name "Kalu" is of African origin, specifically from the Igbo language of Nigeria. It is a unisex name that means "youthful" or "tender" in Igbo. It is often given to children who are born on a market day in Igbo culture, symbolizing their potential for growth and prosperity. The name "Kalu" carries a positive connotation of vitality, freshness, and promise.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kalu are male.

Kalu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L UW0
🌐 IPA
/kalu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalu in Braille

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

The name Kalu in braille

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

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

The name Kalu in sign language

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