Where is Columban from?

Meaning of the name Columban

Possibly an Irish diminutive of Columba. Alternatively, it may be derived from Old Irish colum "dove" and bán "white". The 7th-century Saint Columban of Leinster was the founder of several monasteries in Europe.

Characteristics of the name Columban

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