Columba Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Columba Name at a Glance

Name	Columba
Meaning	Variant of Colm: Dove.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Columba Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Columba means “Variant of Colm: Dove”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Columba Name Origin

Our database records Columba under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Columba a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Columba is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Columba

When considering Columba for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.