Spanish · Girl name
Paloma
“dove”
About the name Paloma
Paloma is a Spanish name meaning ‘dove’, from Latin palumba ‘wood pigeon’. The dove is a Christian symbol of the Holy Spirit and of peace, and in Madrid the feast of the Virgen de la Paloma is a major local festival. A well-known bearer is Paloma Picasso, the French-Spanish jewellery designer and daughter of Pablo Picasso, who was named after his drawing of the dove of peace.
- Meaning
- dove
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- pah-LO-mah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Paloma
- Paloma Isabel
- Paloma Maria
- Paloma Sofia
- Paloma Lucia
- Paloma Carmen
Questions about Paloma
- What does Paloma mean?
- Paloma is a Spanish name meaning "dove".
- How do you pronounce Paloma?
- Paloma is pronounced pah-LO-mah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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