Paloma
Paloma is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Dove”.
| Meaning | Dove |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Pronunciation | pah-LOH-mah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, United States, Chile |
Meaning and origin of Paloma
Paloma is the Spanish word for 'dove', from Latin palumba, a wood pigeon. In Christian art the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace, which helped the word become a given name in Spain. The artist Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso, and the traditional Mexican song 'La Paloma' have spread it well beyond Spanish-speaking countries. Madrid also celebrates the Virgen de la Paloma every August, which keeps the name popular there.
Is Paloma a Christian name?
Paloma has a Christian background through the dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the Madrid devotion to the Virgen de la Paloma.
How popular is Paloma?
Well used in Spain and Latin America and increasingly chosen in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Paloma
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Spellings and variants of Paloma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma means 'Dove'. It is of Spanish origin.
Is Paloma a Christian name?
Paloma has a Christian background through the dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the Madrid devotion to the Virgen de la Paloma.
How do you pronounce Paloma?
Paloma is pronounced pah-LOH-mah.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Paloma is usually a girl name.