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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dove
- Origin
- Latin (via French, flower name)
- Pronunciation
- KOL-um-byne
Columbine means "dove" and comes from Latin by way of French, where it began as a flower name. It's said KOL-um-byne. If you're drawn to botanical names with a soft, bird-inspired meaning, this one carries both.
Meaning & Origin of Columbine
Meaning: Dove.
Origin: Latin (via French, flower name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Columbine
KOL-um-byneIPA /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/
Popularity of Columbine
Columbine does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Columbine mean?
Dove. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Columbine?
Columbine is pronounced KOL-um-byne (IPA: /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/).
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