♀ Name Kelya

Q: What does the name Kelya mean?

Kelya means 'descendant of Ceallach' and 'female warrior' (from Old Irish 'ceallach' = war/battle/strife). Besides, the name Ceallach is said to mean 'bright-headed'. Kelya could as well be derived from Irish 'ceall' meaning 'church' or 'monastery', thus Kelya means 'frequenter of churches'.

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Kelya is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Kelya come from?

Kelya is a French girl’s name and derived from the Irish-Gaelic unisex name Kelly. Kelly originates in the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh or the Irish given name Ceallach.

What does the name Kelya mean?

Kelya means “descendant of Ceallach” and “female warrior” (from Old Irish “ceallach” = war/battle/strife). Besides, the name Ceallach is said to mean “bright-headed”. Kelya could as well be derived from Irish “ceall” meaning “church” or “monastery”, thus Kelya means “frequenter of churches”.

Pronunciation of Kelya

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Variants

Kelia Kélia Kélya Celya Celia

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Popularity of the name Kelya

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