Kallis

Kallis Meaning & Origin

About Kallis
The surname Kallis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kallistos," meaning "most beautiful" or "very beautiful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Kallis. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered exceptionally beautiful or had a striking appearance. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kallis can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Greece and Cyprus.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kallis: 436
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kallis in Braille

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

The name Kallis in braille

How to sign the name Kallis using Sign Language

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

The name Kallis in sign language

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