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Colin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
کولن
Colin
What Colin means
The meaning of Colin (کولن) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian boy’s name. The details are below.
Colin at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Celtic
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- kol-in
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- C · ک
Origin and history of Colin
Meaning disputed
Two sources merge in Colin: Scottish Gaelic Cailean, 'young pup', and a medieval pet form of Nicholas.
Base wordGaelic Cailean, or a French pet form of Nicholas
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Colin
- Say it
- kol-in2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Colin
- Urdu
- کولن
- Original script
- Colin
Sibling names for Colin
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Colin.
- Bridgetبرجٹstrength; exalted oneGirlCeltic
- Bronwynبرونونwhite-breasted; fairGirlCeltic
- Candaceکینڈسqueen mother (a title)GirlOther or unclear
- Carmelکارملa fruitful place; gardenGirlHebrew
- Carolineکیرولینa free womanGirlGermanic
- CatherineکیتھرینMeaning disputedGirlGreek
- Ceciliaسیسیلیاblind (a Roman family name)GirlLatin
- CelesteسلیسٹheavenlyGirlLatin
Names like Colin
- CalebکالبMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
- CasimirکاسیمیرMeaning disputedBoyOther or unclear
- Cecilسیسلblind (a Roman family name)BoyLatin
- Chackoچاکوsupplanter; one who followsBoyHebrew
- Charlesچارلسa man; a free manBoyGermanic
- Christianکرسچنa follower of ChristBoyLatin
- ChristopherکرسٹوفرChrist-bearerBoyGreek
- Clementکلیمنٹmerciful; mildBoyLatin
- Columbaکولمباa doveBoyLatin
- Conradکونراڈbold counselBoyGermanic
Names that sound like Colin
Questions about the name Colin
What does the name Colin mean?
We found no entry for Colin in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Colin a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Colin is a boy’s name.
Is Colin a Christian name?
Yes. Colin is used by Christian families. It is of Celtic origin. Two sources merge in Colin: Scottish Gaelic Cailean, 'young pup', and a medieval pet form of Nicholas.
How do you pronounce Colin?
Say it “kol-in”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Colin in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Colin is written کولن. In its original script: Colin.
Is the meaning of Colin verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.