Colon

Colon Meaning & Origin

About Colon
The name "Colon" is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a variant of the surname "Colón," derived from the Latin word "colonus," meaning "farmer" or "settler." Alternatively, it can be a reference to the anatomical term "colon," which is part of the digestive system. The name "Colon" may also be associated with Christopher Columbus, as "Colón" is the Spanish version of his surname. Ultimately, the meaning of the name "Colon" depends on its specific cultural or historical context.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colon are male.

Colon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colon in Braille

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

The name Colon in braille

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

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

The name Colon in sign language

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