Kalla

كلّا
/ KAH-lah /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇳🇪 Niger
Religion
Islam
First Seen
—
Trait
Trustworthy

Meaning & Etymology

trustworthy

trustworthy

Etymology

The name Kalla is derived from the Tamasheq word kallan, meaning ‘to trust’ or ‘to be trustworthy’.

Linguistic family: Afroasiatic > Berber > Tuareg

Cultural context

In Tuareg culture, names often reflect important values and virtues. Kalla is given to signify the importance of trust and reliability within the community.

Symbolism

The name symbolises the virtue of trustworthiness and the expectation of integrity and reliability in the bearer.

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