Calanthe

The first name Calanthe refers to a "beautiful flower" and originates from the designation for a genus of orchids. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Ancient Greek words kalos (καλός), meaning "beautiful," and anthos (ἄνθος), which stands for "blossom, flower."

What does the name Calanthe mean?

Calanthe is a rare girl's name that means "beautiful flower." It is also the name of a genus of orchids and is derived from the Ancient Greek words kalos (καλός) for "beautiful" and anthos (ἄνθος) for "blossom, flower." Variants of this name include Calantha and Kalantha.

Where does the name Calanthe come from?

The name Calanthe has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "beautiful flower."

How do you pronounce Calanthe?

Ka-lan-the

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the first name Calanthe is distributed differently by region. In Germany, it is mainly found in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a distribution of 100%. In Austria, it is also represented at 100% in Lower Austria. In Switzerland, Calanthe is found in the following cantons: Basel-Landschaft, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, St. Gallen, and Valais, each with 16.7%.

Famous people

• Calanthe (character in the book series "The Witcher" by Andrzej Sapkowski)