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Gender Feminine
Usage Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Meaning & History
Variant of Kaylan created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. In the books, Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and belongs to the order of the Confessors, who have the ability to see and find the truth in anyone. This name received a boost in popularity in the US after the release of the TV adaptation of the books, 'Legend of the Seeker' (2009).