Meaning of the Irish name Colman. Listen and learn how to pronounce Colman so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.
MEANING: From the same root as Colm, it means “”little dove”” and has developed into a seperate name from Colm and there are said to be 350 saints of the name. St. Colman of Kilmacduagh, lived as a recluse until his meeting with the king of Connacht. As the king was sitting down to dinner on an Easter Sunday the feast was miracously whipped from in front of his eyes and when he and his servants followed it they found Colman, weak after his Lenten fast, devouring the food.
GENDER: Boy | Male
IRISH NAME: Colman
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