Malkolm

Malkolm Meaning & Origin

About Malkolm
The name Malkolm is a variant spelling of the name Malcolm, which is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mรกel Coluim," meaning "disciple of Saint Columba." The name carries historical significance as it was borne by several Scottish kings, including Malcolm III. Malkolm is a strong and masculine name that conveys a sense of devotion and reverence.

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malkolm are male.

Malkolm Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
MLKLM
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
MNAN
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
M042045
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L K AH0 M
๐ŸŒ IPA
/malkolm*/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLKLM', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malkolm in Braille

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

The name Malkolm in braille

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

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

The name Malkolm in sign language

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