At a Glance: Name: Calyx – 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
Phonetic: KAY-liks IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/
Popularity of Calyx
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.
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