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Paloma

Girl · Spanish · Medium name

Meaning
Dove
Pronunciation
pah-LOH-mah
Origin
Spanish

From Spanish 'paloma' meaning dove, from Latin 'palumba'.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

Nature-inspiredSoft and gentleInternational

Languages in use: Spanish, Latin

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • PalomitaSpanish

    Diminutive form meaning little dove.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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