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Colm
KO-luhm
Colm (name) means a masculine given name of Irish origin, an Anglicized form of Colm meaning "dove.". Example: “Colm grew up in a small town in Ireland.”
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A masculine given name of Irish origin, an Anglicized form of Colm meaning "dove."
"Colm grew up in a small town in Ireland."
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Etymology
This name comes from Irish Colm, which traces back to Late Latin Columba (literally “dove”), the name of a sixth-century saint and one of the patron saints of Ireland and Scotland. It is a doublet of Calum.
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What does “Colm” mean?
The word “Colm” means a masculine given name of Irish origin, an Anglicized form of Colm meaning "dove.".
How do you pronounce “Colm”?
“Colm” is pronounced KO-luhm (/ˈkɒləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Colm” in a sentence?
Here is “Colm” used in a sentence: “Colm grew up in a small town in Ireland.”
What part of speech is “Colm”?
“Colm” is a name.
