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Paloma

Paloma is a baby girl name of Mexican origin. Derived from the Latin word palumbus, Paloma means “dove.” Fans of Greek mythology will associate doves with the goddess of love, Aphrodite. According to Ancient Greeks, these delicate birds soared beautifully through the sky, symbolizing grace and serenity. In Christian Scriptures, doves are also associated with the Holy Spirit—representing purity, faith, and devotion. Regardless of baby’s beliefs, baby Paloma is sure to be inspired by peace and love.
Mexican Female
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Meaning

Dove

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Pronunciation

pah-LOH-mah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Peaceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Artistic

Compatibility

Paloma pairs well with a variety of sibling names, especially those with Spanish or Latin origins. It also makes a beautiful and elegant middle name choice. Culturally, Paloma fits seamlessly with Hispanic or artistic-inspired naming styles.

Graceful Peaceful Sophisticated Artistic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Paloma Picasso

Paloma Picasso

Artist

Born: April 19, 1949 · Paris, France

Portrait of Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith

Musician

Born: July 21, 1981 · London, England

Portrait of Paloma San Basilio

Paloma San Basilio

Singer

Born: November 22, 1950 · Madrid, Spain

Portrait of Paloma Kwiatkowski

Paloma Kwiatkowski

Actress

Born: May 29, 1994 · Vancouver, Canada

Portrait of Paloma Mami

Paloma Mami

Musician

Born: November 15, 1999 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Paloma Jiménez

Paloma Jiménez

Model

Born: August 22, 1983 · Acapulco, Mexico

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Paloma Original form
  • Palloma Variant spelling
  • Persian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Japanese
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Cultural Adaptations

  • پالوما (Paloma) Persian
  • 帕洛玛 (Pàluòmǎ) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • パロマ (Paroma) Japanese
  • პალომა (Paloma) Georgian
  • פָּלוֹמָה (Paloma) Hebrew
  • पलोमा (Paloma) Hindi
  • پالوما (Paloma) Urdu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paloma

What does Paloma mean?
Dove
What is the origin of Paloma?
Paloma has Mexican origins.
Is Paloma popular?
Paloma has been viewed 152 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Paloma?
Similar names include Valentine, Quennel, Kara, Killian, Pamela.
How do you pronounce Paloma?
Paloma is pronounced pah-LOH-mah.

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