Boy name · Latin
Columba
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: a doveColumba is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "a dove". It is used in English and Scottish.
- Meaning
- A dove
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
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Meaning and origin of Columba
As a boy's name, Columba comes from Latin and means "a dove". It is used in English and Scottish.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Columba on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Columba on 3 lists.
“Irish monk who founded the abbey on Iona; means dove”
From Priest names, saint names with meaning
“Dove; Latin. Irish saint who founded Iona”
From Roman names, roman names from animals and nature
“Latin for dove; the Irish saint who founded Iona's abbey.”
From Scottish boy names, scottish kings, saints and heroes
Other forms of Columba
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- CallumA dove (Latin, boy)
- CalumA dove (Latin, boy)
- ColmA dove (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Columba
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AltonTown at a river's source (Old English, boy)
- AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
- DeanFrom a surname meaning valley (Old English, boy)
- EltonElla's town (Old English, boy)
- EzraHelp, assistance (Hebrew, boy)
- HenryHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
- RowanLittle red one (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- ShaneGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
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Columba: common questions
What does the name Columba mean?
Columba comes from Latin and means "a dove".
Is Columba a boy or girl name?
Columba is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Columba come from?
Columba comes from Latin and means "a dove". Today it is used in English and Scottish.
What are other forms of Columba?
Forms of Columba with the same meaning and origin include Callum (English), Calum (Scottish) and Colm (Irish).
What middle names go with Columba?
Middle names that flow well with Columba include Alton, Asher, Dean, Elton and Ezra. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.