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Kalo
How to Pronounce Kalo
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kalo mean?
Kalo is variously Hawaiian 'taro' (the sacred plant) and Greek 'beautiful; good'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kalo?
It's said KAH-loh /ˈkɑ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.