Kellam

Kellam Meaning & Origin

About Kellam
The name "Kellam" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Ketill" meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." It is a surname that has been used as a given name, and it typically signifies someone who is strong-willed, protective, and possesses leadership qualities. The name "Kellam" often represents individuals who are determined, courageous, and have a natural inclination to take charge and protect those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kellam are male.

Kellam Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kellam in Braille

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

The name Kellam in braille

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

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

The name Kellam in sign language

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