Origin of the name Kali:
Derived from the Sanskrit kālī (the black one). The name is borne by the wife of Shiva in her fierce form, Ma Kali (Black Mother). She dances the cosmic dance, which unfolds on the plane of the human soul, and is responsible for destroying those aspects of one's character that stand in the way of finding one's true identity.
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Global Popularity of the Name Kali
- #284 in Canada (Alberta)
- #351 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #450 in Scotland
- #502 in United States
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