Boy Names That Start With Kal

In his book ̶0;10,000 Baby Names,̶1; author Bruce Lansky points out several factors to consider when selecting a name, including the national origin, any religious connotation, the pronunciation, the spelling and the meaning of the name. If you̵7;re looking for male names that start with Kal, you have plenty to choose from, with roots in English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Hindi and Hawaiian. If you̵7;d like to get creative with your spelling, even more options can be found in names that start with Cal; you can spell them with a K instead of a C.

  1. Arabic Names

    • Kalil means good friend, while Kaliq means creative.

    English Names

    • Kalen means "keeper of the keys" or pure, Kallita means lark and Kalvin means bald. Kal can be used as a short form of Kalvin. You could also spell the name Calbert, which means cowboy, with a K instead of a C. You could spell Calder, which means cold brook, with a K instead of a C, too. You could spell Cale, which means bold, with a K, although people might then assume you̵7;ve named your son for the leafy green vegetable.

    Finnish Names

    • Kal or Kalle means strong.

    French Names

    • Kalle or Kalman means strong and masculine.

    Gaelic Names

    • Kalan, Kalen or Kalin means slender or fair, as does Kaley. You could spell Calhoun, which means "boy from the narrow forest," with a K instead of a C. You could also spell Calum, which means dove, with a K instead of a C.

    Hawaiian Names

    • Kalani means chieftain or sky. Kaleho means cowry shell. Kalei means happiness, while Kalino means brilliant one.

    Hebrew Names

    • Kalb and Kaleb are forms of Caleb, meaning either dog or brave.

    Hindi Names

    • Kala means god of time, while Kalkin means white horse.

    Hungarian Names

    • Kalman means dove.

    Indian Names

    • Kala or Kali means black, while Kalki means white horse. Kalap means moon, while Kalash means sacred pot. Kalari refers to the Indian god Shiva.

    Irish Names

    • You could spell Calin, which means powerful warrior, with a K instead of a C. You could spell Callaghan, which means strife, with a K instead of a C. You could also spell Calhoun, which means boy from the narrow forest, with a K.

    Muslim Names

    • Kaleem or Kalim means speaker, while Kalam refers to a speech. Kalimullah means "one who conversed with Allah." Kalan means greater, bigger or senior.

    Scottish Names

    • You could spell Calan, which means child, with a K instead of a C. You could also spell Calder, which means rough waters, with a K.

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