Cali

Cali is most commonly treated as a short form of Calista or Calliope, both rooted in the ancient Greek element kallos, meaning beauty. It functions independently as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly from the late twentieth century onward, partly influenced by the California place name and its sunny cultural associations. In some Spanish-speaking communities it also serves as a nickname for names such as Calixta or Carolina. Related forms include Callie, Kali, and Kallie.