Paloma
/P-AA-L-OW-M-AA/
Dove, the bird of peace — in Christian symbolism, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace. In Spanish culture, La Paloma is one of the most beloved songs, connecting the name to love, longing, and homecoming.
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How well does Paloma fit your family?
This page tells you what Paloma means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Paloma is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Dove, the bird of peace — in Christian symbolism, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace. In Spanish culture, La Paloma is one of the most beloved songs, connecting the name to love, longing, and homecoming.”.
Paloma is a girl's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Dove, the bird of peace — in Christian symbolism, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace. In Spanish culture, La Paloma is one of the most beloved songs, connecting the name to love, longing, and homecoming." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among European, Latino, Spanish families, Paloma carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Paloma
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Paloma lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Paloma's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Paloma's saint & feast day →What does Paloma's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Paloma resonates in either tradition.
Paloma's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Paloma's full reading →
Does Paloma go with your family's names?
Paloma breaks into 6 sounds: /P-AA-L-OW-M-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Paloma sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Paloma beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Paloma — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Paloma
If Paloma resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Paloma
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Common questions about Paloma
What does the name Paloma mean?
Paloma means "Dove, the bird of peace — in Christian symbolism, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace. In Spanish culture, La Paloma is one of the most beloved songs, connecting the name to love, longing, and homecoming.." It is a girl name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Paloma is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Paloma?
Paloma is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Latino, Spanish families.
Is Paloma a Christian name?
Yes. Paloma is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Paloma mean in Spanish?
Paloma originates from Spanish, where it means "Dove, the bird of peace — in Christian symbolism, the dove represents the Holy Spirit and peace. In Spanish culture, La Paloma is one of the most beloved songs, connecting the name to love, longing, and homecoming.."
What are common nicknames for Paloma?
Common short forms of Paloma include Palo, Pali.
What is the numerology of Paloma?
Paloma has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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