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Paloma

Pronunciation: pah-LOH-mah (key)

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Origin of the name Paloma:

Derived from the Spanish paloma (dove, pigeon). The dove has long been regarded as a symbol of peace.

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In religious art, a dove signifies the Holy Spirit.

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Paloma Picasso, fashion and jewelry designer, daughter of artist Pablo Picasso.
Valentina Paloma Pinault (daughter of Salma Hayek)
Paloma San Basilio, singer
Paloma Herrera, ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre
Paloma Faith, British singer

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song "Paloma Querida" written by Mexican singer and songwriter Jose Alfredo Jimenez for his wife Paloma.
Paloma Reynosa - Part of a Mexican Drug Cartel on NCIS.

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