Kakoli
Kakoli is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Sweet, low song of birds”.
| Meaning | Sweet, low song of birds |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | কাকলি |
| Pronunciation | KAA-ko-lee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Kakoli
Kakoli comes from Sanskrit kakali, a soft, sweet sound or the low warbling of birds, often associated with the cuckoo. In Bengali it is used poetically for birdsong and chirping. As a girl's name it was popular in Bengal in the mid-twentieth century; the politician Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar is one well-known bearer. Kakali is an alternative spelling of the same name.
Is Kakoli a Hindu name?
Kakoli is a Bengali name with a nature meaning, used by Hindu families but not tied to a deity.
How popular is Kakoli?
Mostly found among older generations in West Bengal.
Gifts with the name Kakoli
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Kakoli
Names similar to Kakoli
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kakoli mean?
Kakoli means 'Sweet, low song of birds'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Kakoli a Hindu name?
Kakoli is a Bengali name with a nature meaning, used by Hindu families but not tied to a deity.
How do you pronounce Kakoli?
Kakoli is pronounced KAA-ko-lee.
Is Kakoli a boy or girl name?
Kakoli is usually a girl name.