dove

Names inspired by the dove evoke images of peace, purity, love, and new beginnings. Across cultures, the gentle dove symbolizes hope, grace, and tranquility, making names related to this bird a popular choice for those seeking a serene and meaningful moniker. Whether directly meaning 'dove' or representing its symbolic attributes like peace, innocence, and whiteness, these names carry a profound and positive resonance.

40 names from diverse cultures

Columba Latin Derived from the Latin word for 'dove'. Colum Irish An Irish name derived from 'Columba', meaning 'dove'. Colman Irish A diminutive of Colum, meaning 'little dove'. Paloma Spanish The Spanish word for 'dove'. Jemima Hebrew A biblical name meaning 'dove'. Jonah Hebrew A biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for 'dove'. Yona Hebrew The feminine form of Yonah (Jonah), meaning 'dove'. Colombe French The French word for 'dove'. Duva Swedish The Swedish word for 'dove'. Peristera Greek Derived from the Greek word for 'dove'. Peristeros Greek A masculine name derived from the Greek word for 'dove'. Hamamah Arabic An Arabic name meaning 'dove' or 'pigeon'. Columbina Latin/Italian A diminutive of Columba, meaning 'little dove'. Culver Old English Derived from the Old English word 'culfre', meaning 'dove'. Dove English The English word for the bird. Doveva Hebrew A modern Hebrew name related to 'dove'. Yonat Hebrew The feminine form of Yonah (Jonah), meaning 'dove'. Turtur Latin The Latin word for 'turtledove'. Turturina Latin Meaning 'like a turtledove' or 'little turtledove'. Zenaida Greek A name known for the 'Zenaida dove', a genus of New World doves. Shanti Sanskrit Meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility'. Paz Spanish/Portuguese Meaning 'peace'. Pax Latin The Latin word for 'peace'. Irene Greek Derived from Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, meaning 'peace'. Eirene Greek The original Greek form of Irene, meaning 'peace'. Mirna Slavic Meaning 'peaceful'. Salama Arabic Meaning 'peace' or 'safety'. Concordia Latin Meaning 'harmony' or 'peace', often personified as a goddess. Frida Germanic Meaning 'peace'. Oliver Latin/Norse Derived from the olive tree, symbol of peace. Olivia Latin Derived from the olive tree, symbol of peace. Shalom Hebrew Meaning 'peace', 'harmony', 'completeness'. Salome Hebrew Derived from 'shalom', meaning 'peace'. Peace English The English word for 'peace'. Alba Latin/Spanish Meaning 'white' or 'dawn'. Blanca Spanish Meaning 'white' or 'fair'. Bianca Italian Meaning 'white' or 'fair'. Gwen Welsh Meaning 'white', 'fair', or 'blessed'. Candida Latin Meaning 'white' or 'pure'. Candace Greek/Ethiopian Meaning 'white', 'pure', or 'glowing'.

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