What Paloma means
Paloma is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "dove". It comes from Spanish paloma (dove), from Latin palumba (wood pigeon). It is pronounced pah-LO-mah.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit and peace. Also Nuestra Señora de la Paloma in Madrid, feast August 15.
Nicknames in Mexico: Palomita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
