Paloma

The first name Paloma is a female name that translates to "the dove" in Spanish. Its roots lie in the Latin word 'palumbus.' Additionally, Paloma is associated with the Spanish title "La Virgen de la Paloma," which refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

What does the name Paloma mean?

Paloma is a female first name that comes from Spanish and literally means "the dove." Its origins trace back to the Latin word 'palumbus.' The name is connected to the title "La Virgen de la Paloma" for Mary, the mother of Jesus, and enjoys great popularity in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain and Latin America.

Where does the name Paloma come from?

Paloma is a female first name whose origins encompass both Latin and Spanish influences. The meaning of the name is "the dove," derived from the Latin 'palumbus' and the Spanish 'paloma.' The language in which this name is prevalent is Spanish, especially in Latin America.

How do you pronounce Paloma?

The pronunciation of the name Paloma is melodic and consists of three syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Pa-lo-ma" [paˈloːma], with the long "o" in the middle syllable creating a warm sound. The open A sounds at the beginning and end of the name give it a sense of spaciousness. Paloma thus sounds resonant, feminine, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Paloma holds a high status. Currently, it ranks 1,198th among the most common female first names. Paloma achieved its best placement in 2023, ranking 1,034th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 240 times as a first name, placing it 1,430th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Paloma ranks 1,571st.

Nicknames & pet names

Aloma / Loma / Lomi / Lomie / Pali / Palle / Pally / Palmo / Palo / Palomi / Palomie / Palomita / Palomskes / Pam / Pamela / Ploma

Famous people

• Paloma Baeza (British actress)
• Paloma Berganza (American singer)
• Paloma Bernardi (actress from Brazil)
• Paloma Blomfield (English singer)
• Paloma Bloyd (American actress)
• Paloma Cela (Spanish actress)
• Paloma Colette Perez (sister of Pia Mia)
• Paloma Faith (English singer & actress)
• Paloma Fernandez Perez (historian from Spain)
• Paloma Herrera (Argentinian ballet dancer)
• Paloma Jimenez (Mexican model)
• Paloma Kwiatkowski (actress from Canada)
• Paloma Lago (Spanish model)
• Paloma Navares (Spanish artist)
• Paloma O'Shea (pianist)
• Paloma Pedrero (Spanish writer)
• Paloma Picasso (designer)
• Paloma Rao (actress from India)
• Paloma San Basilio (Spanish singer & musical performer)
• Paloma Suau (American actress)