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Uncommon
Cullen
KUH-luhn
Cullen (name) means a surname and male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of villages in Scotland and Ireland. Example: “Cullen is a common surname among Scottish and Irish families.”
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A surname and male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of villages in Scotland and Ireland.
"Cullen is a common surname among Scottish and Irish families."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Cullens
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic cuilinn.
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What does “Cullen” mean?
The word “Cullen” means a surname and male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of villages in Scotland and Ireland.
How do you pronounce “Cullen”?
“Cullen” is pronounced KUH-luhn (/ˈkʌlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cullen” in a sentence?
Here is “Cullen” used in a sentence: “Cullen is a common surname among Scottish and Irish families.”
What part of speech is “Cullen”?
“Cullen” is a name.
Where does the word “Cullen” come from?
The word “Cullen” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic cuilinn.
Is “Cullen” a common word?
“Cullen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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