Calcutta Name Meaning & Origin
/KAL-kuht-tah/Name Origin
Calcutta is the former name of Kolkata, a major city in India. The name 'Calcutta' is derived from the Bengali name 'Kolkata,' which itself has uncertain origins but is believed to be derived from the local word 'Kalikata,' possibly related to a Hindu goddess or a local tribe. The name was used during British colonial rule and was officially changed to Kolkata in 2001 to reflect the Bengali pronunciation and heritage.
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Calcutta (Bengali) 85% -
Indian (Various Indian ethnic groups) 10%
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Bengali (Bengali) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Calcutta
Famous individuals associated with the name include Mother Teresa, who worked extensively in Kolkata; Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet born in Bengal; and Satyajit Ray, the renowned filmmaker from Kolkata.
Calcutta Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.