Meaning Probably a phonetic spelling variant of the name Callum, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba' (dove). Origin of Kalem Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Kyle Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Kalem KAEL-EhM Similar Names Calium Callom Callam Kalum Kallum Callum Malcolm Malcom Makolm Mealcoluim Year by Year Popularity of Kalem