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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: Of a triumphant people; young boy.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: A, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive.

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: Child or virile.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: People's victory.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: Young dog. A translation of the Gaelic 'Cailean' Also, 'victory of the people'.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Colin is: People's victory.

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