Calum

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Calum means "dove" or "peaceful" in Gaelic.
Pronunciation
KAL-əm
The name Calum is pronounced KAL-um or KAY-lum.
Popularity
Calum is not a common name worldwide, but it is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland and other parts of the English-speaking world.

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Calum Name meanings & History

The name Calum originated from Scotland and is a variant of the name Columba. Calum means "dove" or "peaceful" in Gaelic. Scottish Gaelic form of Columba. Calum is a popular name in Scotland and is also used among English-speaking countries as well. It is commonly used as a first name but can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Calum: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Calum:

C: Cute,Candid,Copycat,Choice,Chatty,Clever,Curious

A: Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious

L: Lazy,Lovely,Lover,Languid,Liaison,Legal,Luscious

U: Universality,Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Understanding

M: Memory,Memorabilia,Mommy,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal

Calum is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people who bear the name Calum include British musician Calum Scott, Scottish footballer Calum McGregor, and Australian actor Calum Worthy.

2.) Calum (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish, Scottish) peaceful

Other Forms: Cal, Callum, Calym, Calyme


3.) CALUM (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Popular Scottish Gaelic form of the Late Latin Columba (dove), the name borne by the Irish saint (521-97) who worked to convert Scotland to Christianity. See CAILEAN. Pet: Caley, Cally. (KAL-UM)


4.) Calum (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Peace

Other Forms: Callum, Kallum, Kalum


5.) Calum (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a form of Callum.

Other Forms: Calam, Calem, Calim, Calym, Colum, Kalum


6.) CALUM (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scottish, Calum is a Gaelic form of the Latin Columba (a dove). Var: Callum. (KAL-UM)


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