Colum

Colum Meaning & Origin

About Colum
The name "Colum" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Columba," meaning "dove." It is often associated with Saint Columba, an important figure in Irish history and Christianity. The name symbolizes peace, gentleness, and spirituality, reflecting the peaceful nature of a dove.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colum are male.

Colum Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/colum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colum in Braille

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

The name Colum in braille

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

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

The name Colum in sign language

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