"Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Calla Meaning in the Bible
Calla
girl
Calla means "Beautiful; Most beautiful", a girl's name of Greek origin. Calla appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Chronicles 16:29 is the passage most often tied to it. Calla is the beauty of holiness — the loveliness of worship, the single desire to behold God's beauty all the days of life.
Is Calla in the Bible?
Yes — Calla (spelled Calah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/KAL-uh/
OriginGreek
MeaningBeautiful; Most beautiful
What does Calla mean?
Calla is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Beautiful; Most beautiful". Calla is beauty itself — the loveliness Scripture attributes to holiness. 'Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.' Calla is not surface appeal but the deep beauty of a life set apart for God.
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What does Calla mean in the Bible?
Calla means "Beautiful; Most beautiful" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Calla is beauty itself — the loveliness Scripture attributes to holiness. 'Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.' Calla is not surface appeal but the deep beauty of a life set apart for God.
Where does Calla appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Calla is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Chronicles 16:29. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Calla?
Calla has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Calla?
Calla is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Calla?
Calla is the beauty of holiness — the loveliness of worship, the single desire to behold God's beauty all the days of life.
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Calla name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Calla
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Calla?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Calla?
You can read every verse where Calla appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.