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CalanthaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Beautiful, pure, holy

Pronunciation: kə-LAN-thuh

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Name
Calantha
Meaning
Beautiful, pure, holy
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kə-LAN-thuh
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Calantha mean?

Calantha is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Beautiful". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: kə-LAN-thuh. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Καλάνθα

Όμορφο λουλουδί

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kə-LAN-thuh

IPA

/kəˈlænθə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Calantha is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Beautiful. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

11

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

WhiteGoldBlue

Lucky Stone

Diamond

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Calanthas have the potential to be great leaders, with a strong sense of intuition and creativity. They are also deeply compassionate and have a strong spiritual connection to the world around them.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of divine beauty and purity

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Calantha is often associated with noblewomen, saints, and virgin martyrs in Christian history. It carries an aura of refinement, grace, and womanly strength. The name's Greek origins lend it a classic and timeless feel that resonates with many Christians.
In a spiritual context, the name Calantha represents a woman of deep faith and inner beauty. It evokes images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose purity and grace continue to inspire believers. The name encourages women to strive for holiness, purity, and humility, as they represent the beauty of the soul and the spiritual growth that comes from a close relationship with God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Calantha was a 5th century saint from Gaul. The name Calantha carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

5th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Calantha

Beautiful flower or lovely blossom

🇮🇱Hebrew

קאלנטה

פרח נוי יפה

🇬🇷Greek

Καλάνθα

Όμορφο λουλουδί

🇮🇹Latin

Calantha

Beautiful flower

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