kalich

Kalich is a term with multiple references in Slavic linguistic and cultural contexts. In Czech, kalich denotes a chalice or goblet, a vessel used to hold wine for drinking, especially within church liturgy and ceremonial settings. The word has cognates in related Slavic languages; for instance, the Polish word kielich refers to the same type of vessel, and these terms share a common Slavic root associated with drinking vessels.

As a surname, Kalich exists in Central and Eastern Europe. It is found among people of Czech, Polish, Slovak, or other Slavic heritages and has appeared in a range of public records, from genealogical material to contemporary media. The surname is likely of occupational or descriptive origin, possibly linked to the chalice or to a place name.

Kalich may also appear in historical or literary texts as a generic term for a cup or chalice, reflecting its utilitarian and ceremonial roles across cultures. Because of its linguistic roots, Kalich can surface in discussions of religion, liturgy, heraldry, and onomastics without implying a single, specific referent.