Kal
Boy
Name day: May 27
Kal is a short form of
Calvin: on birth records it is written Calvin (209,274 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Calvin page. Also a short form of Kaleb, Kali, Kaliyah.
Origin: Latin, via the French surname Cauvin/Chauvin.
Meaning: Bald, little bald one.
From Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald' through the diminutive 'calvinus', which survived as the French surname Cauvin/Chauvin before being adopted as a first name in tribute to the reformer John Calvin.
Name day for Kal
May 27
Why this day?
Kal is a short form of
Calvin, and shares its name day.
Kal is celebrated in
the United States
on May 27.
The story of the name Kal
Kal is a short form of Calvin. It keeps its origin (Latin, via the French surname Cauvin/Chauvin) and meaning — bald, little bald one, and shares its name day, May 27.
On birth records, Kal is rarely written as such: the Kals are Calvins (209,274 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Calvin page. Kal is also a short form of Kaleb, Kali, Kaliyah.
Frequently asked questions about Kal
What does Kal mean?
Kal is a short form of Calvin, which means bald, little bald one.
When is Kal's name day?
May 27, together with Calvin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.
Is Kal a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Calvin.
Kal's profile
Energy
7/10
Humor
8/10
Independence
7/10
Sensitivity
5/10
Ambition
7/10
Stability
5/10
Whimsy
8/10
Diplomacy
5/10
Loyalty
6/10
Need for attention
6/10
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