Kally meaning and name origin

Kally meaning and name origin

Kally \k(al)-ly\ as a girl's name has the meaning "cup; fairest, most beautiful; beautiful, lovely" and is a variant of Calista (Latin, Greek): from the Late Latin name Calixta, feminine form of Calixtus which is used in reference by Christians to the cup containing the wine of the Christian sacrament. Also a variant of Callie (Greek): from Greek "kallos" which this name may have first developed as a nickname for the Greek-derived Calpurnia and Calandra. Kally is also used as a variant of Kallie (Greek): variant of Callie. Kally is also a variant of Kallista (Greek): also means "give a hug" in Estonian, while Kalli means "hugs".