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At a Glance: Name: Calanthe – Meaning: beautiful flower (tentative) – Origin: Greek – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: kuh-LAN-thee
Calanthe is a Greek name, pronounced kuh-LAN-thee (IPA /kəˈlænθi/), and it's used for children of any gender. Its meaning is tentatively linked to "beautiful flower," though that connection isn't fully settled. If you're drawn to Greek-rooted names with a botanical thread, it's worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Calanthe
Meaning: Beautiful flower (tentative).
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Calanthe
Phonetic: kuh-LAN-thee IPA: /kəˈlænθi/
Popularity of Calanthe
Calanthe does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Calanthe mean?
Beautiful flower (tentative). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calanthe)
How do you pronounce Calanthe?
Calanthe is pronounced kuh-LAN-thee (IPA: /kəˈlænθi/).
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