Meaning, origin, history
Columba is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "dove." It was popularized by Saint Columba, also known as Colum Cille, who was an Irish abbot and missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Scotland in the 6th century. The name has been widely used throughout Europe since the Middle Ages, particularly in Ireland, Scotland, and Spain.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Columba since 1880
Total births
43
Total since 1880
Peak year
1919
6 births
in 2000
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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