Paloma

Paloma Meaning & Origin

About Paloma
The name Paloma is of Spanish origin and means "dove" or "pigeon." It is derived from the Latin word "palumbus." Symbolizing peace, love, and harmony, the name Paloma is often associated with gentleness, grace, and purity. It is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained popularity in various cultures around the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paloma are female.

Paloma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLM
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 L OW1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/pɑˈloʊmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paloma in Braille

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

The name Paloma in braille

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

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

The name Paloma in sign language

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