Cailean

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning

1. a male given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Colin, though they are etymologically unrelated
2. Colin
3. A male given name of Old Irish origin, used as the Gaelic equivalent for the English name Colin.

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Pronunciationˈkʰalan

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Usage noteWhile used as an equivalent to Colin, the names have different origins.

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