Callan

Callan Meaning & Origin

About Callan
The name Callan is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" which means "slender" or "narrow." Callan can also be a variation of the name "Columba," which means "dove" in Latin. Overall, the name Callan is often associated with qualities such as gracefulness, elegance, and peace.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Callan are male.

Callan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callan in Braille

Here's how to represent Callan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Callan in braille

How to Spell the Name Callan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Callan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Callan in sign language

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