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Khaleesi
kuh-LEE-see
Khaleesi (name) means a given name popularized by the television series Game of Thrones, from a fictional Dothraki title meaning "queen.". Example: “They named their daughter Khaleesi after the show.”
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A given name popularized by the television series Game of Thrones, from a fictional Dothraki title meaning "queen."
"They named their daughter Khaleesi after the show."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”). Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for the title of the character Daenerys Targaryen in his book A Song of Ice and Fire (1996) novels. Popularised by the later television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011).
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What does “Khaleesi” mean?
The word “Khaleesi” means a given name popularized by the television series Game of Thrones, from a fictional Dothraki title meaning "queen.".
How do you pronounce “Khaleesi”?
“Khaleesi” is pronounced kuh-LEE-see (/kəˈliː.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Khaleesi” in a sentence?
Here is “Khaleesi” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Khaleesi after the show.”
What part of speech is “Khaleesi”?
“Khaleesi” is a name.
