Paloma [ puh-loh-muh ] is a female given name. It comes from the Latin word palumba, which means "dove". This name is often understood to mean a Christian type of symbol of The Holy Spirit in this bird. The name is common in Italy, Spain and Hungary.

In November 2008, Hurricane Paloma caused heavy destruction over the Cayman Islands and Cuba. The name Paloma was then retired and replaced with Paulette for 2014. This name was ranked #886 on the US Popular Names in 2021. view more...