Kaali or Kali?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kaali and Kali are two spellings of the same sound. Kaali is listed with the meaning "Night, Destroyer, Goddess Durga in her terrifying form" and Kali with "Dark goddess; goddess durga, bud; bud (of flower)". Kaali 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 | Kaali | Kali |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Night, Destroyer, Goddess Durga in her terrifying form | Dark goddess; goddess durga, bud; bud (of flower) |
| Origin | Indian | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | काली |
| Say it | Kaa-li | Ka-li |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kaali and Kali
Is Kaali or Kali more common?
Kaali is more often searched and saved on this site; Kali is also used.
Do Kaali and Kali mean the same?
Kaali: "Night, Destroyer, Goddess Durga in her terrifying form". Kali: "Dark goddess; goddess durga, bud; bud (of flower)".
How do you say Kaali?
In parts: Kaa-li. Kali is said the same way.
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