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 in song, story & screen: | Edit
song "Paloma Querida" written by Mexican singer and songwriter Jose Alfredo Jimenez for his wife Paloma.
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