The baby name Kalol is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'respelling': 'KAH-lol', 'IPA': '/ˈkɑlɔl/'}.
Kalol is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Kalol is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'respelling': 'KAH-lol', 'IPA': '/ˈkɑlɔl/'}.
Kalol is Indian in Origin.
Kalol is an Indian given name most plausibly related to Sanskrit kallola, meaning “wave, surge; joyous tumult, the roar of water.” Through Bengali and other Indo-Aryan languages this root appears as Kallol; Kalol represents a streamlined modern spelling and pronunciation (kah-LOHL). The imagery suggests movement, music, and vitality, making it a poetic choice for boys, though it is occasionally used as unisex.
The name gained visibility in the 20th century via Bengali literary circles associated with Kallol, and it also echoes the Gujarati place-name Kalol (also written Kālol), so some families adopt it for toponymic or regional ties. Variants and related forms include Kallol (most common) and Kallola (rare, sometimes feminine); short forms such as Kal travel easily in multilingual settings. Usage remains uncommon outside South Asia and its diaspora, giving Kalol a distinctive yet culturally grounded profile.
Kalol is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 15 times, across 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kalol is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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