The baby name Kallina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ka-LEE-nah (IPA: /kɑˈliːnə/).
Kallina is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Kallina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ka-LEE-nah (IPA: /kɑˈliːnə/).
Kallina is Slavic in Origin.
Kallina blends Slavic and Greek strands. In most Slavic languages, Kalina denotes the viburnum or guelder-rose shrub, a long-standing emblem of love, vitality, and homeland (especially in Ukrainian tradition as Kalyna). The double-l spelling evokes the Greek element kalli- "beautiful," familiar from names like Kalliope and Kallista, and parallels the Latinized form Callina. Together these roots give Kallina a nature-based and aesthetic sense: "viburnum," "beautiful," or "beautiful like the viburnum."
As a given name, it appears across Bulgaria, Poland, North Macedonia, Croatia, and Ukraine, with folkloric songs and surnames preserving Kalina/Kalyna for centuries; the Kallina spelling is a contemporary refinement used in international contexts. Variants and related forms include Kalina, Kalyna, and Callina. Nicknames range from Kali and Kala to Lina and Ina, offering flexible everyday use.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #245 | 5 | 6,293 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #955 | 6 | 10,120 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
Kallina is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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