Kalo

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Kalo Pronunciation

Kalo is pronounced KAH-loh /ˈkɑ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Hawaiian kalo, 'taro' (the sacred staple plant, regarded as an ancestor), and from Greek kalos, 'beautiful; good'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Taro (the sacred plant); beautiful; good: Kalo is Hawaiian/Greek. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'KAH-loh').

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Origin LowHawaiian, Greek

MeaningVariously from Hawaiian kalo, 'taro' (the sacred staple plant, regarded as an ancestor), and from Greek kalos, 'beautiful; good'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7016 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kalo comes variously from Hawaiian kalo, 'taro' (the sacred staple plant, honored as an ancestor), and from Greek kalos, 'beautiful; good' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name (said 'KAH-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Greek families. Rare, taro-and-beautiful at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Kalo means 'taro' in Hawaiian — the sacred staple plant, regarded as an ancestor of the Hawaiian people — and 'beautiful; good' in Greek (kalos) — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAH-loh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kalo — routes layered

Variations

KalonKaloh

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Greek Hawaiian Nature-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kalo?

Kalo is pronounced KAH-loh (/ˈkɑ.loʊ/). Press play above to hear Kalo said aloud.

How do you say Kalo?

Kalo is said KAH-loh (/ˈkɑ.loʊ/). Press play above to hear Kalo said aloud.

What does the name Kalo mean?

Kalo is variously Hawaiian 'taro' (the sacred plant) and Greek 'beautiful; good'; the routes are layered.

Is Kalo a boy or girl name?

Kalo is a boy's name.

How popular is Kalo?

Kalo is a rare name in the U.S.