Kalina

Kalina Meaning & Origin

About Kalina
The surname Kalina is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "kalina," which means "viburnum" or "guelder rose" in several Slavic languages. The name is often associated with the Kalina plant, which holds symbolic significance in Slavic folklore and traditions. As a surname, Kalina may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with the viburnum plant, or it could have been a name given to someone with qualities associated with the plant, such as beauty or resilience.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalina: 1,987
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,893
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalina 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 Kalina is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K04050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L AY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™ΛˆlaΙͺnΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalina in Braille

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

The name Kalina in braille

How to sign the name Kalina using Sign Language

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

The name Kalina in sign language

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