California or Kalifornia?
Two spellings, side by side.
California and Kalifornia are two spellings of the same sound. California is listed with the meaning "Hot land" and Kalifornia with "Derived from the name of the state of California, which is of Spanish origin". California is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | California | Kalifornia |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hot land. | Derived from the name of the state of California, which is of Spanish origin. |
| Origin | Spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ca-li-for-nia | Ka-li-for-nia |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about California and Kalifornia
Is California or Kalifornia more common?
California is more often searched and saved on this site; Kalifornia is also used.
Do California and Kalifornia mean the same?
California: "Hot land". Kalifornia: "Derived from the name of the state of California, which is of Spanish origin".
How do you say California?
In parts: Ca-li-for-nia. Kalifornia is said the same way.
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