Columbus

Columbus Meaning & Origin

About Columbus
The name Columbus is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." It is a surname that was later adopted as a given name. The name Columbus is associated with qualities such as peace, gentleness, and purity, symbolizing the peaceful nature of a dove. It is often associated with the explorer Christopher Columbus, who is known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Columbus are male.

Columbus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0405102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L AH1 M B AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kəˈləmbəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Columbus in Braille

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

The name Columbus in braille

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

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

The name Columbus in sign language

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