Kahlan
KAY-lan
Popularity
#6483
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,549
Peak Year
#160 in 2010
First Recorded
1995
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A name of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic or Irish, though no confirmed meaning is certain.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Kahlan Amnell
Fictional character from The Sword of Truth series.
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