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Name Profile
Kalina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Kalina.
Primary meaning
Viburnum tree
Pronunciation: kah-lee-nah
Profile summary
Common in Poland, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. The viburnum tree has symbolic meaning in Slavic folklore, representing feminine beauty and love. Appears in many folk songs. The current meaning shown for this name is Viburnum tree. The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-lee-nah. Kalina appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Kalina is currently cataloged under Slavic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Viburnum tree.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Kalina is grouped as a nature girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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