Paloma (name)

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Paloma
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GenderFeminine
Origin
Word/name Spain
Meaning Dove; Peaceful

Paloma is a Spanish female given name, derived from Latin "palumbus", which means "dove", a symbol of peace. The name also can be understood as the Holy Spirit symbolized in this bird. Palomma, using double "m", comes from a Neapolitan dialect, made famous in the song "Palomma 'e notte" written by Di Giacomo and Buongiovanni in 1906. [1] [2]

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In Southern Italy, "La Festa della Palomma" (Feast of Palomma) is celebrated at Easter at the Chiesa della Madonna della Nova (Our Lady of Nova's Church), Ostuni, Puglia. In Spain, the " Virgen de la Paloma de Madrid " feast day is celebrated on August 15. [3]

Paloma is a common name in Spain. [4]

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