Female Name
Kolleen
kɑ.ˈlin
kɒ.ˈliːn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
conductors
directors
ends in -leen
rare English
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
40/100
modern65%
informal65%
urban65%
strange65%
simple100%
Meaning & Etymology
Kolleen is a variant of the name Colleen, which originates from the Irish word 'cailín', meaning 'girl' or 'maiden'. The name has been used predominantly in English-speaking countries and carries connotations of youth and femininity.
Etymology
Original Form:
cailín
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Irish 'cailín' to the anglicized form 'Colleen', and further to its variant 'Kolleen'.
Source:
Irish language