Kalika

Kalika Meaning & Origin

About Kalika
The surname Kalika is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalika," which means "black" or "dark." It is often associated with the Hindu goddess Kali, who is depicted as a fierce and powerful deity. The surname Kalika may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess qualities associated with the goddess Kali, such as strength, courage, or a dark complexion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kalika is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kalika: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalika based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kalika is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L IH1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/kalika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalika in Braille

Here's how to represent Kalika in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kalika in braille

How to sign the name Kalika using Sign Language

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

The name Kalika in sign language

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