Kalidas
/K-AA-L-IH-D-AA-S/
Servant of Kali, from Sanskrit Kālī (the goddess) and dāsa (servant, devotee), a name of devotion to the divine mother. It is borne in memory by the classical Sanskrit poet and dramatist whose works, including Shakuntala and Meghaduta, stand among the supreme achievements of Indian literature, framing its bearer as devoted and gifted.
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Kalidas is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Servant of Kali, from Sanskrit Kālī (the goddess) and dāsa (servant, devotee), a name of devotion to the divine mother. It is borne in memory by the classical Sanskrit poet and dramatist whose works, including Shakuntala and Meghaduta, stand among the supreme achievements of Indian literature, framing its bearer as devoted and gifted." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Kalidas carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Kalidas
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How Kalidas sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kalidas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Kalidas
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Names similar to Kalidas
If Kalidas resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Kalidas
Common questions about Kalidas
What does the name Kalidas mean?
Kalidas means "Servant of Kali, from Sanskrit Kālī (the goddess) and dāsa (servant, devotee), a name of devotion to the divine mother. It is borne in memory by the classical Sanskrit poet and dramatist whose works, including Shakuntala and Meghaduta, stand among the supreme achievements of Indian literature, framing its bearer as devoted and gifted.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Kalidas a boy or girl name?
Kalidas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kalidas?
Kalidas is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
What are common nicknames for Kalidas?
Common short forms of Kalidas include Kali.
What is the numerology of Kalidas?
Kalidas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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