Calum

Calum Meaning & Origin

About Calum
The name Calum is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Columba," meaning "dove." It is a masculine name that symbolizes peace, gentleness, and harmony. People named Calum are often seen as compassionate, kind-hearted individuals who strive for tranquility and unity in their relationships and surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calum are male.

Calum Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/calum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calum in Braille

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

The name Calum in braille

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

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

The name Calum in sign language

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