This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dove
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LUM-buh
Columba is a Latin name that means "dove." It's pronounced kuh-LUM-buh, with the stress on the second syllable. If you're looking for a name with a clear, gentle meaning and a sound that's uncommon to hear, it's worth saying out loud a few times to see how it fits.
Meaning & Origin of Columba
Meaning: Dove.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Columba
kuh-LUM-buhIPA /kəˈlʌmbə/
Popularity of Columba
Columba 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 Columba mean?
Dove. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Columba?
Columba is pronounced kuh-LUM-buh (IPA: /kəˈlʌmbə/).
Make Columba Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Columba, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Columba? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
