Calyx: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The cup-like outer part of a flower (husk, shell)
Origin
Greek
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
KAY-liks

Calyx is a Greek unisex name meaning “the cup-like outer part of a flower (husk, shell)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Calyx

Meaning: The cup-like outer part of a flower (husk, shell).

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calyx

KAY-liksIPA /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/

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