"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."
Christian Name · Spanish Origin
Paloma Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Paloma
girl
Paloma means "Dove; Peace", a girl's name of Spanish origin. The name Paloma does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Paloma is the dove of peace — the gentle Spirit descending, bringing hope after the flood and anointing at the waters.
Is Paloma in the Bible?
No — the name Paloma does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dove; Peace", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Paloma.
Pronunciation:/pah-LOH-mah/
OriginSpanish
MeaningDove; Peace
What does Paloma mean?
Paloma is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "Dove; Peace". Paloma means 'dove' — the universal biblical symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace. The dove appeared at Jesus' baptism, returned to Noah with an olive branch, and represents the gentle power of God's Spirit working in believers.
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What does Paloma mean in the Bible?
Paloma means "Dove; Peace" and is a name of Spanish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Paloma means 'dove' — the universal biblical symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace. The dove appeared at Jesus' baptism, returned to Noah with an olive branch, and represents the gentle power of God's Spirit working in believers.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Paloma?
Paloma is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Dove; Peace" — not because Scripture names anyone Paloma.
"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 Paloma?
Paloma is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Paloma?
Paloma is the dove of peace — the gentle Spirit descending, bringing hope after the flood and anointing at the waters.
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Paloma name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Paloma?
You can read every verse where Paloma 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.