"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Dove Meaning in the Bible
Dove
girl
Dove means "Dove; Peace bird", a girl's name of English origin. Dove appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 3:16 is the passage most often tied to it. Dove carries the Holy Spirit's gentleness, Noah's hope, and the promise of peace after the storm.
Is Dove in the Bible?
Yes — Dove appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 3:16.
Pronunciation:/DUV/
OriginEnglish
MeaningDove; Peace bird
What does Dove mean?
Dove is a girl name of English origin meaning "Dove; Peace bird". The dove is one of Scripture's most significant symbols — the Holy Spirit descended 'like a dove' upon Jesus at His baptism. Noah's dove returned with an olive branch signaling new creation.
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What does Dove mean in the Bible?
Dove means "Dove; Peace bird" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The dove is one of Scripture's most significant symbols — the Holy Spirit descended 'like a dove' upon Jesus at His baptism. Noah's dove returned with an olive branch signaling new creation. Doves were the offering of the poor, making sacrifice accessible to all.
Where does Dove appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Dove is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 3:16. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off."
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Which books of the Bible mention Dove?
Dove is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Dove?
Dove carries the Holy Spirit's gentleness, Noah's hope, and the promise of peace after the storm.
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Names like Dove
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "Dove; Peace bird" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Dove
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Haven
unisex
"Place of safety; Refuge"
Dove & Haven
Lincoln
boy
"Town by the pool; Lake settlement"
Dove & Lincoln
Colton
boy
"Coal town; Dark settlement"
Dove & Colton
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
Dove & Fletcher
Greyson
boy
"Son of the grey-haired; Son of the steward"
Dove & Greyson
Greyson
boy
"Son of the gray-haired; Son of the steward"
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Dove name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Dove
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Dove?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Dove?
You can read every verse where Dove appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.