Colvin

Colvin Meaning & Origin

About Colvin
The name "Colvin" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "colbhain," meaning "dove." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who had a gentle or peaceful nature, as doves are often associated with peace and tranquility. The name "Colvin" can also be seen as a variant of the name "Colin," which means "young creature" or "pup." Overall, "Colvin" carries connotations of peace, gentleness, and youthfulness.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colvin are male.

Colvin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -41.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlvɪn/
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('KLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colvin in Braille

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

The name Colvin in braille

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

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

The name Colvin in sign language

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