Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. PAHL-mər, PAH-mər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "pilgrim", ultimately from Latin palma "palm tree", since pilgrims to the Holy Land often brought back palm fronds as proof of their journey. Related NamesDetails Other Languages & CulturesDe Palma(Italian) Palmeiro(Portuguese) Given Name DescendantPalmer(English) Categories travel, trees, word names Entry updated July 27, 2015
