What Does the Name Khaleesi Mean?

In the Dothraki language, 'Khaleesi' refers to the wife of the khal, a leader akin to a king, thus meaning a queen or ruler.

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The name Khaleesi finds its origins in the fictional language Dothraki, which was created by author George R.R. Martin for the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series, adapted into the TV series 'Game of Thrones.'

  • Popularity: 1,382nd
  • Babies named Khaleesi in the US in 2023:
    Female: 397
    Male: 0
  • Nicknames:
    • Kali
    • Lisi
    • Khali
    • Essa
    • Kiki
  • Full Names:
  • Famous Namesakes: Emilia Clarke-Actress, Daenerys Targaryen-Fictional Character, Khaleesi Rose-Influencer,.
  • Gender: Primarily a female given name, inspired by a fictional character that embodies strong, feminine leadership qualities.
  • Numerology: The numerological significance of the name Khaleesi is often associated with the number 3. This number represents harmony, sociability, and creativity— attributes that resonate with the cultural connotations of leadership and influence.

Khaleesi gained popularity as a baby name following the success of 'Game of Thrones.' Despite being fictional, its impact was significant enough that it was charted among the top baby names in several Western countries during the show's peak years.

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