Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal)
Name Profile
Calandra
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Calandra.
Primary meaning
Lark (bird)
Pronunciation: kah-LAHN-drah
Profile summary
From Greek 'kalandros' meaning 'lark.' The lark symbolizes joy and the arrival of spring. Rare as a given name. The current meaning shown for this name is Lark (bird). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-LAHN-drah. It is listed alongside the related form Calandria. Calandra appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Calandra is currently cataloged under Greek (via latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Lark (bird).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (via latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Calandra is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Calandria. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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