The baby name Kalanit is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kah-lah-NEET (IPA: /ka.laˈnit/).
Kalanit is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kalanit is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kah-lah-NEET (IPA: /ka.laˈnit/).
Kalanit is Hebrew in Origin.
Kalanit is a modern Hebrew feminine given name taken from the common Hebrew word for the crown anemone (Anemone coronaria), the scarlet wildflower carpeting Israel each spring and recognized as the country’s national flower. Its folk etymology links it to kallah (“bride”), with an affectionate ending, evoking a “little bride” and the delicate, festive beauty of the blossom.
Used in Israel since the early statehood era, the name gained cultural warmth through the beloved song “Kalaniyot,” written by Natan Alterman and composed by Moshe Wilensky, famously sung by Shoshana Damari. It remains a nature-inspired choice in Hebrew-speaking families. Transliterations vary - Kalanit is standard; Calanit and Qalanit appear less often - and nicknames include Lani and Kali. Related botanical choices include Nurit and Vered, though Kalanit is not related to the Hawaiian Kalani despite the overlap.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 0 | #278 | 5 | 6,291 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #505 | 19 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #583 | 35 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
Kalanit is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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