Gender: Male
Origin: African
Meaning: Young Ruler, Black Complexion
Pronunciation: K AE L UW
Popularity Rank: #7,954
Derived from the Igbo language in Nigeria, meaning 'young' or 'tender'. It is often used to refer to a child or someone who is youthful.
The name Kalu is of African origin and means Young Ruler, Black Complexion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kalu is commonly found in Nigeria, India, Saudi Arabia, and 69 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE L UW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kalu is recorded 6,762 times globally, ranking it as the 7,954th most common name worldwide.
Kalu is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,388 occurrences, making it the 585th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Kalu is found among 1 in every 486 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #585 | 1 : 486 |
| India | #578 | 1 : 657 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,831 | 1 : 2,760 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,096 | 1 : 2,682 |
| Kuwait | #1,805 | 1 : 2,676 |
| Oman | #2,430 | 1 : 2,829 |
| Qatar | #1,569 | 1 : 2,386 |
| United States of America | #17,490 | 1 : 18,845 |
| Malaysia | #12,490 | 1 : 25,852 |
| Bahrain | #2,475 | 1 : 4,351 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kalu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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