Columbo

Columbo Meaning & Origin

About Columbo
The name "Columbo" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." It is a surname that is associated with the Italian region of Lombardy. The name may also have connections to the Latin word "columbus," meaning "dove" or "dove-like." Overall, the name "Columbo" symbolizes peace, gentleness, and purity, reflecting the characteristics often associated with doves.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C040510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW2 L AH1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkoʊˈləmboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Columbo in Braille

Here's how to represent Columbo in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Columbo in braille

How to Spell the Name Columbo in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Columbo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Columbo in sign language

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