ThinkabaraPaloma: meaning and origin
Paloma
“Dove”
About the name Paloma
Paloma is a girl’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “dove”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names, names that mean peace.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Savannah 👧Treeless plain, grassland · Spanish
- Ximena 👧Listening; a medieval Spanish name · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, boys)
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
More girl names starting with P
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
- Penelope 👧Weaver; the faithful wife of Odysseus · Greek
- Peyton 👧Fighting man’s estate; from an English surname · English
- Phoebe 👧Bright, shining · Greek
- Piper 👧Pipe player · English
- Poppy 👧The red poppy flower · English
- Primrose 👧First rose; the early spring flower · English
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Questions and answers
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma is a name of Spanish origin. It means: dove.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Paloma is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Paloma have?
Paloma has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.