The first name Colombe

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About the first name Colombe

Meaning

The name Colombe traditionally means “dove”.

Historical origin

The name Colombe comes from Latin Columba, literally “dove,” an old Christian given name.

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Colombe illustrates the importance of Christian vocabulary and symbolism in historical naming practices.

Pronunciation:co-lombkɔl.ɔ̃b

Frequency of the first name Colombe by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name ColombeLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Colombe in baptisms by year.532101790182618621898193419701790–1794 1 baptisms1825–1829 1 baptisms1840–1844 2 baptisms1860–1864 1 baptisms1895–1899 2 baptisms1930–1934 1 baptisms1940–1944 3 baptisms1950–1954 3 baptisms1955–1959 1 baptisms1960–1964 2 baptisms1970–1974 1 baptisms

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