Colum name meaning
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What does Colum mean?
Colum means Dove is originated from Latin which is used in Irish is a baby boy name . Colum is a form of biblical and prevalent Calum. Calum is a variant form of venerable and saintly Malcolm.
Uncommon Calum came from Latin and English is used majorly in Scottish and English languages, meaning of Calum is "Dove".
How do I pronounce Colum?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Colum is c(o)-lum.
Variants of Colum
Calum, Columba, Malcolm, Calem, Caylem
How popular is the name Colum?
Colum is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1969, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 115 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Colum.
Over 764 babies in Ireland have been named Colum. The first name is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 1972 and peaked in 1972 when it ranked 4991st.
It had a short run of 4 years on England and Wales boy names chart.
Also, Colum is a familiar name in England and Northern Ireland. According to our estimate, over 1000 babies have been named Colum globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10730 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10720 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10761 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8794 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8922 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7828 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10666 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9110 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6529 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9631 | 5 |
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Numerological aspects of Colum
You are a risk taker because you know that in order to get something, you need to give something in return. At work, you are the innovator and researcher always focused on finding creative ways to solve things and improve the company's progress. If your name ends with letter M, it reveals your passion for books, travel, and solitude, exploring nature. You believe you were created for great things, however, sometimes you doubt the value of your goals.
Other names similar to Colum
- Nerina - Nerina's meaning is Sea Nymph or The Word Nereis with the Meaning Sea Nymph is used as a girl name which is commonly used in Italian has origin in Old Greek and Latin
- Anne-claude - The Anne-claude is originated from Hebrew and Latin, Anne-claude means "Gracious"
- Milian - Recent and Creative and adventurous Milian chiefly is used in Danish, Norwegian and Finnish, meaning of Milian is "Very Great or Greatest" is a gender insensitive name is originated from Latin
- Clémentin - Clémentin's meaning is Indulgent has origin in Latin
- Scypyo - Latin name Scypyo means "Rod" is given to baby boys. Scypyo is resultant of Scipio.
Sibling Names for Colum
Introducing a list of sibling names for the unique baby name "Colum." Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply want to find the perfect name that pairs well with Colum, this list is sure to have something that catches your eye. From classic picks to trendy options, there's a name for every family's individual style.
Names for Colum's sister
Brother to Colum
Famous people named Colum
- Colum McCann, Irish writer of literary fiction
- Columba Domínguez in Pueblerina as Actress
- Columbia in as
- Actor Colum Convey, known for movie A Man You Don't Meet Every Day
Lists having Colum
- Boy names beginning with C
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Latin Boy Names
- Irish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Dove
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames