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Paloma

gentle dove

Female Spanish / Modern American / Dominican, Spanish tradition / Mexican, Spanish / Latin / Native America / Italian / Portuguese / Greek / Maltese 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Paloma
Origin
Spanish / Modern American / Dominican, Spanish tradition / Mexican, Spanish / Latin / Native America / Italian / Portuguese / Greek / Maltese
Gender
Female
Meaning
gentle dove
Detailed Meaning
Paloma reflects the Spanish tradition of finding beauty in simplicity and peace. This name evokes the soft cooing of doves in terracotta-roofed courtyards, suggesting a gentle spirit that brings calm wherever it goes. It feels tender and serene, with a quiet grace that needs no embellishment.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. pa (prefix) 2. lo (middle) 3. ma (suffix)
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Paloma Name Meaning and Style

Paloma is a female name of Spanish / Modern American / Dominican, Spanish tradition / Mexican, Spanish / Latin / Native America / Italian / Portuguese / Greek / Maltese origin, meaning gentle dove.

It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Artisan name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Spanish / Modern American / Dominican, Spanish tradition / Mexican, Spanish / Latin / Native America / Italian / Portuguese / Greek / Maltese names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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