Alma

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Alma signifies different meanings in different cultures. It is believed to represent the spiritual aspect of a human being. Alma also symbolizes nourishment, youth, and kindness.
Pronunciation
AL-ma(Spanish)
AL-mə(English)
Alma is pronounced as "AHL-mah".
Popularity
Alma is a popular name in many countries, particularly in Latin America and European nations. It is the 371st most popular name in the USA, according to the Social Security Administration, and ranks 25th in Mexico.

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Alma Name meanings & History

The name Alma has various origins. It is derived from the Spanish word "alma" meaning "soul" or "spirit". In Hebrew, it means "young woman" or "maiden". Alma also has roots in Latin, meaning "nourishing" or "kind". Alma signifies different meanings in different cultures. It is believed to represent the spiritual aspect of a human being. Alma also symbolizes nourishment, youth, and kindness. This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France. However, the name was in rare use before the battle; it was probably inspired by Latin almus "nourishing". It also coincides with the Spanish word meaning "the soul". Alma is used as a first name for girls. It is commonly given to babies born in the fall season, as the name is associated with the apple harvest in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Alma: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alma:

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive

L: Luscious,Legal,Languid,Lovely,Lazy,Lover,Liaison

M: Mushy,Maternal,Mother,Mommy,Memorabilia,Memory,Manipulative

Alma is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Alma include Alma Guillermoprieto, a Mexican journalist, and Alma Mahler, an Austrian composer and socialite.

2.) Alma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "nourishing, kind" or "soul" in Latin. "Apple" in Hebrew.

Scripts: עַלְמָה(Hebrew)
حضرت علماء


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Description: "nourishing, kind" or "soul" in Latin. "Apple" in Hebrew. Means "young woman" in Hebrew. Alma is used as a given name for baby girls.

Famous People

Alma Gluck, a Romanian-born American soprano singer. Alma Mahler, an Austrian composer and wife of composer Gustav Mahler. Alma Thomas, an abstract painter from the United States. Alma Rubens, an American actress during the silent film era.

3.) Alma (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "nurturing", "kind", "fostering", "soul" or "good"

Scripts: Alma
Алма(Kazakh)
الما(Kazakh Arabic)

Pronunciation: AHL-mə in English or AHL-mah in Spanish
ahl-MAH


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Description: "nurturing", "kind", "fostering", "soul" or "good". Means "apple" in Kazakh. Alma is a classic and versatile name, suitable for a wide range of personalities. It is popular among parents who prefer simple and elegant names that are easy to pronounce.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Alma include Alma Mahler, an Austrian composer, Gustav Mahler's wife, and Alma Redlich, an Australian painter and writer. Alma also appears as a character in several works of literature, including the Oscar Wilde play "A Woman of No Importance" and the Swedish novel "Gösta Berlings Saga" by Selma Lagerlöf.

4.) Alma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Soul, nourishing, kind

Scripts: Alma is written as "Alma" in Latin.
Алма(Kazakh)
الما(Kazakh Arabic)

Pronunciation: AHL-mah
ahl-MAH


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Cartoon of Alma

Description: Soul, nourishing, kind. Means "apple" in Kazakh. Alma is commonly used as a first name for baby girls.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Alma include Alma Hitchcock, wife of film director Alfred Hitchcock, and Alma Mahler, an Austrian composer and socialite.

5.) Alma (Female)

Usage: Bosnian

Meanings: The name Alma has different meanings depending on its origin. It could mean "kind", "nourishing", "maiden", "young woman", or "soul".

Scripts: In Latin, Alma is spelled "Alma". In Hebrew, it is spelled "עַלְמָא". In Spanish, Alma is spelled "Alma".
Алма(Kazakh)
الما(Kazakh Arabic)

Pronunciation: The name Alma is pronounced as "AL-mah".
ahl-MAH


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Description: Alma has several origins. In Latin, Alma means "nourishing" or "kind". In Hebrew, Alma means "maiden" or "young woman". In Spanish, Alma means "soul". The name Alma has different meanings depending on its origin. It could mean "kind", "nourishing", "maiden", "young woman", or "soul". Means "apple" in Kazakh. Alma is a popular name for baby girls, and it is used all over the world. It is considered a unisex name in some cultures, and it can be used for both boys and girls.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Alma include Alma Mahler, an Austrian composer and socialite, and Alma Guillermoprieto, a Mexican journalist and writer.

6.) Alma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Alma means "nurturing" or "kind". It also signifies "soul" or "spirit" in some cultures.

Scripts: Алма(Kazakh)
ألما (Arabic), アルマ (Japanese), Алма (Russian)
الما(Kazakh Arabic)

Pronunciation: AHL-mah
ahl-MAH


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Cartoon of Alma

Description: The name Alma means "nurturing" or "kind". It also signifies "soul" or "spirit" in some cultures. Means "apple" in Kazakh. Alma is used as a given name for baby girls.

Famous People

Alma Mahler (Austrian composer), Alma Cogan (English singer), Alma Guillermoprieto (Mexican journalist)

7.) Alma (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Lift the Spirit

Other Forms: Elma


8.) ALMA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Latin almus (nourishing, fostering). Alternatively, Alma may be a direct borrowing of the Spanish alma (soul). (AHL-MAH)


9.) Alma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Arabic) learned. (Latin) soul.

Other Forms: Almah, Almar, Almarah


10.) Alma (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) good; soulful

Other Forms: Almah, Almie, Almy


11.) ALMA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Old Irish name of uncertain derivation. Some translate the name as “all good,” believing it to be derived from the Latin almus (good, loving). The name received a boost in popularity in 1854 following the Battle of Alma in the Crimean War. The battle was fought at the river Alma, the name of which is thought to be of Celtic origin. (AHL-MAH)


12.) ALMA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Spanish alma (soul). (AHL-MAH)


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