"Calum" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Calum, from Late Latin Columba (literally “dove”), the name of a sixth century Scottish saint, one of the patron saints of Scotland. Doublet of Colm. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Calum}} Scottish Gaelic Calum, {{der|en|LL.|Columba|lit=dove}} Late Latin Columba (literally “dove”), {{doublet|en|Colm}} Doublet of Colm Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Calum
  1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Synonyms: Callum Related terms: Colm, Malcolm
    Sense id: en-Calum-en-name-NBcZghtn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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