Dove; peaceful; or slender
Kalem is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Callum, meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace. It may also be interpreted as a variation of the Arabic name Kalim, meaning 'speaker' or 'interlocutor.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Turkish word for 'pen' or 'scholar.'
Less common today
Kalem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,804 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series · The Last of the Firedrakes
A character in the video game · Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
