Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Columba
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Columba.
Primary meaning
Dove; from Latin "columba"
Pronunciation: ko-LUM-bah
Profile summary
Early Christian saint; also Irish. The current meaning shown for this name is Dove; from Latin "columba". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ko-LUM-bah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Columba. Columba appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Columba is currently cataloged under Latin origin, and this page describes its meaning as Dove; from Latin "columba".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Latin origin and Latin-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Columba is grouped as a nature girl name. Related forms for this profile include Columba. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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