Cullen

Cullen Meaning & Origin

About Cullen
The name Cullen is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "cúilín," which means "holly tree" or "holly grove." Additionally, it can also be traced back to the Irish surname Ó Coileáin, which means "descendant of Cuileán." Cuileán is a diminutive form of the Irish word "cuileann," meaning "puppy" or "young hound." Overall, the name Cullen is associated with nature, specifically holly trees, and can also be linked to the qualities of youthfulness and vitality.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cullen are male.

Cullen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25.81% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkələn/
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('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cullen in Braille

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

The name Cullen in braille

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

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

The name Cullen in sign language

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