Kale (name)

Kale, sometimes spelt as Kayle or abbreviated from Kalen, is a Gaelic unisex given name, although it is more commonly given to males. It is derived from the Gaelic, Hebrew, כאלב, and Germanic languages, and it is used largely in the English and Hawaiian languages.[1] It is also a Finnish masculine given name that is a form of Kalle.[2]

Kale
Origin
Word/nameGaelic, Marathi language
MeaningAffectionate, calm, fair, ocean, pure, sea, slender, tide; black (in Marathi)
Other names
Alternative spellingKayle, Kail, Cale kaleb,כאלב
Variant form(s)Kaden, Kai, Kalene, Kaley, Kalyn
Related namesKaile, Kalea, Kaleah, Kalee, Kalei, Kaleia, Kayla, Kaleya

Kale (pronounced Kah-lay) is also a very common last name in Maharashtra, a state in India. Originally, it was exclusive to families of the Maratha and Brahmin caste.

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References

  1. Baby Names Pedia (2009). "Meaning of the name Kale". Retrieved 2010-04-10.
  2. "Kale". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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