Calandria as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Calandria

What is the meaning of the name Calandria ?

The baby name Calandria is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-LAN-dree-uh (English); ka-LAN-dree-ah / kaˈlandɾja (Spanish).

Calandria is Greek, Spanish in Origin.

Calandria traces to the Spanish common noun calandria, “lark” or “songbird,” ultimately from Ancient Greek kalandros, the calandra lark. Through Italian and Greek forms (Calandra), the name has long evoked musicality, dawn, and joyful song, giving it a nature-rich, lyrical meaning: “lark; melodious one.” The -ia ending lends a graceful, feminine cadence common in Romance naming.

As a given name, Calandria is rare but documented in English- and Spanish-speaking countries from the late 20th century, likely influenced by the surname Calandra and broader nature-name trends. It occurs as a surname in Italy and Spain and appears in literature and records tied to Mediterranean bird lore. Variants and related forms include Calandra (Italian/English/Greek), Kalandra (transliteration), and the cognates Alondra (Spanish) and Lark (English). Nicknames include Cala, Callie, Lani, Ria, and Andria; a masculine counterpart is Calandro.