What does Calathea mean?
Calathea means “Basket”. It is a girl name of Greek origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Popularity: ranked #5949 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Calathea has 8 letters and 3 syllables, made of 4 vowels and 4 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Calathea with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): C=3 + A=1 + L=12 + A=1 + T=20 + H=8 + E=5 + A=1 = 51. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 1 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Calathea has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
GeminiOnly the first letter counts (C). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Calathea
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Calathea. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Calathea
Partner names that match Calathea by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Calathea + Philippe = Calaippe · Calathea + Theodore = Caladore · Calathea + Nicholas = Calaolas · Calathea + Dimitri = Calatri
Sibling names for Calathea
Names that sit well next to Calathea: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Calathea
If Calathea is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Calathea (basket).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Calathea mean?
Calathea means “Basket” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Calathea?
In our collection Calathea is listed as a name of Greek origin.
Is Calathea a boy or a girl name?
Calathea is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Calathea?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Calathea is 6, with the star sign Gemini. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Calathea?
Calathea has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Calathea?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Calathea include Ca, Cal, Cala, Calat, Hea, Caly.
Which names have a similar meaning to Calathea?
Names with a related meaning include Spyros, Spiros, Pati, Spiro, Salu, Sallu.