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Kali
KAH-lee
ˈkɑːliListen
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Syllable breakdown
Kali
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit — 'kālī' the feminine form of 'kāla' (black or time).
- Meaning
- The Hindu goddess associated with time, death, and empowerment; a fierce form of Devi.
- Gender
- female
Common mispronunciations
KAY-leeKAH-lih
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