Colombano
From Latin Columbanus, an augmented form of columba meaning "dove", emphasising the bird or its qualities.
Meaning and origin
Colombano is the Italian form of Columbanus, the name of a celebrated Irish missionary saint known for founding monasteries across Europe in the 6th and 7th centuries.
How to pronounce Colombano
| Italian | ko-loom-BAH-no /koˈlumːbano/ |
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