Calla

Originating from Greece, the meaning of Calla is 'beautiful' and the name signifies 'beauty'. A feminine name, it is traditionally used by parents looking to name a baby girl. In pop culture, Calla Matthews is the name of a character in the American soap 'Guiding Light', and Calla Lily Ponder is the name of the main character in 'The Crowning Glory Of Calla Lily Ponder' novel. Calla Tor is the name of the main character in Simon R. Green's 'Nightshade' book series. Similarly, Maggie Stiefvater's book series 'The Raven Cycle' features a character named Calla, too. Elsewhere, the name is given to Calla Gaxton, a character from the 1956 movie 'Pillars Of The Sky'. Famous people with this name include Calla Vita Urbanski, an American pair ice skater and Calla Iseli, a Swiss beatboxer. The name also belongs to Davide Callà, a Cameroonian soccer player, and Calla Louise Mapel, the daughter of the actress Mare Winningham and William Mapel.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

beautiful

Origin

Greek

Numerology

C is for charm, the undeniable you.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Calla lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Calla

• Calla Vita Urbanski American pair ice skater
• Calla Curman Swedish writer and salonist
• Calla Louise Mapel (b. 1987) daughter of actress Mare Winningham and William Mapel

Calla in Pop Culture

• Princess Calla character on animated series "Gummi Bears"
• Calla Lily Ponder character in "The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder"
• Calla Matthews character on American soap "Guiding Light"
• Calla Gaxton character in 1956 film "Pillars of the Sky"
• Calla Mackie character in "Rachel, Rachel" (1968)