100 Baby Names Meaning 'Dove'

Little names with a big message of peace.

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A dove is traditionally considered to be a symbol of peace. The dove also represents other peaceful emotions, such as love and gentleness. With so many positive attributes, it is no surprise that parents worldwide choose names that mean ‘dove.’ The dove is often viewed as a trustworthy bird, too. Up until the 20^th century, doves were commonly used as postal birds across the world. Hence, names that mean ‘dove’ can also be linked to a hardworking nature and trustworthiness. Moreover, doves are often considered a symbol of purity. Across many cultures and languages, this bird is seen as a messenger of auspicious beginnings.

Parents choose names that mean ‘dove’ not only for their beautiful meanings but also for their pleasant sounds. These names are found in all languages and cultures, which makes them accessible to parents all over the world. In English, the name Dove is a first name for baby girls. Another popular name in English is Columba. Though it is not commonly used now, Columba was the name of several saints and is especially known for the 6^th-century Irish monk Saint Columba. He was instrumental in converting the people of Scotland to Christianity. The Biblical name Jemima also means ‘dove.’ The Old Testament mentions Jemina as the name of one of Job's daughters. Jonah, too, is a Biblical name with Hebrew origins. It means ‘dove’ and is the name of a prophet in the Old Testament who was swallowed by a fish. Eastern languages also have names that mean ‘dove.’ Some include Hatoko in Japanese, Jauna in Punjabi, Kontara in Pashto, and Jiu in Chinese. Arabic has Yamha, while Persian has Varqa. Find more such names in this well-curated list of baby names that mean dove.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Jonah	Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Callum	Boy	Dove
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Jemma	Girl	Gem; Precious stone; Dove
Calum	Boy	Dove
Paloma	Girl	Dove
Coleman	Boy	Dove
Yunus	Boy	Dove; Peaceful being; God's gift; Accomplishment
Kallum	Boy	Dove
Younis	Girl	Dove

Jonael	Boy	Dove; God
Jemima	Girl	Dove; Daytime
Younes	Unisex	Dove
Kalum	Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columba
Kalem	Boy	Dove
Kalman	Boy	Remainder; Dove; Beautiful name
Yonah	Unisex	Dove
Yonis	Unisex	Dove
Nona	Girl	Ninth; Dove; Firstborn daughter; Nun
Yona	Unisex	Dove; God is gracious; Bear

Colm	Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Calem	Boy	Dove
Colman	Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Colen	Boy	Victory of the people; Dove; Hickory; Holly tree
Yonas	Boy	Dove
Dovie	Girl	A beautiful Dove; Peace; Bee; Beloved; Bear
Caylum	Unisex	Dove
Columbus	Boy	A small white bird; Dove
Columbia	Girl	Dove; The land of Columbus
Jonina	Girl	Dove

Cailum	Boy	Dove
Colum	Boy	Dove
Jonnie	Boy	Yahweh has given; God is gracious; Dove
Shenoa	Girl	White dove
Loma	Girl	A small hill; To be loved; Peace; Dove
Younus	Unisex	Dove
Chenoa	Girl	Dove; White dove; Dove of peace; Mourning dove
Culver	Boy	Dove or pigeon; The one looks after doves
Kaylum	Boy	Dove
Kellum	Unisex	Dove

Kaylem	Unisex	Dove
Dovey	Girl	Bee; Peace; Black; Dove
Ionna	Girl	God's gift; Island; Dove
Yonna	Unisex	Dove
Jonalyn	Girl	God is gracious; Dove; Lake
Jemina	Girl	Right-handed individual; Dove; Daytime
Mima	Girl	Dove; Daytime; Beautiful, Horse; Eighth sign of the zodiac, Flax
Jemi	Girl	Resembles a white dove
Aloma	Girl	Dove
Holleb	Boy	Dove

Palomi	Girl	Dove; Peaceful; Derived from Palumbus, symbol of peace
Calemund	Boy	A dove-like man
Colfre	Boy	Someone who is as peaceful, amicable, and undisturbed as the dove
Colma	Unisex	A dove; A stout bird that resembles a pigeon and is used as a symbol of peace
Colombe	Girl	Dove, a small stout bird that resembles pigeon
Colombo	Boy	Dove
Columba	Unisex	Dove
Columbine	Girl	Dove, the bird used as a symbol for peace; A small white bird resembling a pigeon
Columbo	Boy	Dove
Colver	Boy	One who is as peaceful as the dove

Colvyr	Boy	One who resembles a dove, peaceful and calm
Daeddel	Boy	A Dove in the woods
Darah	Boy	Wise; Gift; Heart of wisdom; Dove; Maiden
Daube	Boy	Name of a bird called Dove
Doutzen	Girl	Child of Douwe; Dove
Due	Girl	Owed; Appropriate; Scheduled; Expected; Dove; Pigeon
Giona	Boy	Dove; Pigeon
Hadil	Girl	Acquire; Obtain; Achieve; The voice of a dove
Hamama	Girl	Pigeon; Dove
Hamamah	Girl	Like dove; Simple and beautiful

Jemimah	Unisex	Dove; Little dove; Like the day; Bright as day
Jemime	Girl	Little dove; Bird of peace
Jemin	Girl	Beautiful; Tiny dove; Right hand; Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Jona	Unisex	Dove; Peace; Sign; Omen
Kalam	Boy	Dove; Pen; A painter's brush; Style of painting
Kolm	Boy	Dove
Luyu	Girl	One who is like a Wild Dove
Pakima	Girl	Dove which is a symbol of peace
Pholma	Girl	A dove; Messenger of peace
Shenoah	Girl	A white dove; A river; Peace

Fakhtah	Girl	Sindhi term for dove
Yamha	Girl	Dove
Merpati	Girl	A dove
Yon	Girl	Barn swallow; Dove
Coloma	Girl	Dove
Abronoma	Boy	Dove
Toiba	Girl	Dove
Koloman	Boy	Dove
Alqasnona	Boy	Dove
Yonita	Girl	Dove

Younan	Boy	Dove
Yoninah	Girl	Little dove
Jonati	Girl	My dove
Colon	Boy	Dove
Colombia	Unisex	Dove
Junis	Unisex	Dove; Young; God is gracious
Yunalis	Unisex	Dove; Lamb
Collum	Unisex	Dove
Callam	Boy	Dove
Ruve	Unisex	Dove

Baby names that mean ‘dove’ appeal to parents globally because of their peaceful associations. Children with such names may inspire others to follow a path of peace and quiet. Some of these names are ancient and are mentioned in mythologies. A few names are associated with the Bible, too. All these associations draw these names towards new parents.

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