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.'
About 9 boys were named Kalem in 2025.
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
