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Calilah

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Pronounced kuh-LEE-luh /kəˈliː.lə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Kalila (Khalila), 'beloved; dear friend; sweetheart' — the feminine of Khalil, a word of deep affection. The C- spelling is an American restyling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Arabic name: Calilah spells Kalila, 'beloved; dear friend' (said 'kuh-LEE-luh'). Warm and soft.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Kalila (Khalila), 'beloved; dear friend; sweetheart' — the feminine of Khalil, a word of deep affection. The C- spelling is an American restyling, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13747
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Calilah is an American spelling of the Arabic Kalila, 'beloved; sweetheart; dear friend,' feminine of Khalīl. The name is warm at root, and it echoes the classic fable book Kalila wa-Dimna. The C- spelling is a modern restyling, which we note. Soft and affectionate (said 'kuh-LEE-luh').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, tender, and Arabic at root.

Did you know? Kalila — the name behind Calilah — is the feminine of Khalil, 'dear friend,' and it lends its name to Kalila wa-Dimna, one of the most beloved fable collections in Arabic literature (said 'kuh-LEE-luh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Calilah — Arabic Kalila/Khalila, 'beloved'; C- spelling is a restyling

Variations

KalilaKhalilaKalilah

Nicknames

CaliLila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calilah mean?

Calilah spells the Arabic Kalila, 'beloved; sweetheart; dear friend' — the feminine of Khalil.

How do you pronounce Calilah?

It's said kuh-LEE-luh /kəˈliː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Calilah a boy or girl name?

Calilah is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Khalil.

How popular is Calilah?

Calilah is very rare in the U.S.

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