Type Settlement
Pronounced Pron. KAW-LAWN(French) kə-LON(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

French form of Latin Colonia, shortened from Colonia Agrippina meaning "colony of Agrippina", named after the wife of Emperor Claudius. This is the name of a city in western Germany.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesColonia(Ancient Roman) Köln(German) Colonia(Italian) Colonia(Spanish)
Given Name DescendantCullen(English)
Surname DescendantCullen(English)
Entry updated May 29, 2020