Gender: Female
Pronunciation: K AE L P AH N AH CH AO L AH
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and aerospace engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator aboard STS-87.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 29, 2024
On the name Kalpana Chawla, Kalpana means Idea, Imagination, Fancy.
The name Kalpana Chawla is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kalpana is commonly found in India, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 57 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE L P AH N AH CH AO L AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Kalpana is recorded 6,030 times globally, ranking it as the 8,710th most common name worldwide.
Kalpana is most prevalent in India, with 1,964 occurrences, making it the 364th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Kalpana is found among 1 in every 445 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #364 | 1 : 445 |
| United States of America | #3,142 | 1 : 1,949 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,372 | 1 : 4,598 |
| Kuwait | #1,045 | 1 : 1,618 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,243 | 1 : 2,868 |
| Malaysia | #4,060 | 1 : 6,680 |
| Qatar | #1,194 | 1 : 1,869 |
| United Kingdom | #3,125 | 1 : 2,210 |
| Oman | #3,001 | 1 : 3,571 |
| Canada | #3,493 | 1 : 3,039 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kalpana from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and aerospace engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator aboard STS-87.
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