Elma

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Elma has multiple meanings, including "god's protection", "noble", "eager", and "loving".
Pronunciation
EHL-ma(German)
EHL-mə(English)
The name Elma is pronounced "EL-muh".
Popularity
Elma is a relatively rare name. It is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any other Western country.

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Elma Name meanings & History

The name Elma is derived from the Germanic name Anselm, meaning "god's helmet" or "god's protection". It may also have a Spanish and Portuguese origin, where it is a diminutive of the name Elvira. Elma has multiple meanings, including "god's protection", "noble", "eager", and "loving". Short form of Wilhelmine or names ending in elma, such as Anselma. It has also been recorded as a combination of Elizabeth and Mary, as in the case of the 19th-century daughter of the Earl of Elgin, who was named using her mother's first and middle names [1]. Elma is a versatile name that can work well for a baby girl from any background. It is easy to spell and pronounce, and has a pleasant sound.

Zodiac Sign of Elma: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elma:

E: Environment,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive

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

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

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

Elma is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) ELMA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Feminine form of Elmo, a name derived from the Germanic helm (helmet, protection). (EHL-MAH)


3.) Elma (Female)

Usage: Turkish

Meanings: (Turkish) sweet fruit.

Other Forms: Ellma, Ellmah, Ellmar, Elmah, Elmar


4.) Elma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Elma means "will" in Germanic and "apple" in Arabic.


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Description: The name Elma has Germanic and Arabic roots. In Germanic, it means "will", while in Arabic, it means "apple". The name Elma means "will" in Germanic and "apple" in Arabic. Feminine form of Elmo. Elma is a popular name in several countries, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Elma include Elma Aveiro, the sister of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, and Elma Karabegović, a Bosnian writer.

5.) Elma (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Elma has different meanings based on its origin. In Old Germanic, it means "whole" or "universal," while in Greek, it means "worm" or "caterpillar." In Turkish, it means "apple."


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Description: The name Elma has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Old Germanic name "Erma," meaning "whole" or "universal." It is also traced back to the Greek word "helminthos," meaning "worm" or "caterpillar," and the Turkish word "elma," meaning "apple.". Elma has different meanings based on its origin. In Old Germanic, it means "whole" or "universal," while in Greek, it means "worm" or "caterpillar." In Turkish, it means "apple.". Feminine form of Elmo. Elma can be used as a first name for baby girls or as a nickname for names like Elmira or Elmina. It is also used as a last name in some cultures.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the given name Elma, including Elma Karlowa, a German actress, and Elma Cavcic, a Bosnian footballer.

6.) Elma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Elma is a female Spanish baby name derived from the Spanish word ‘almendra’ meaning almond.


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Description: Elma is a female Spanish baby name derived from the Spanish word ‘almendra’ meaning almond. Feminine form of Elmo. Elma is a primarily feminine name used for baby girls.

Famous People

There are many females named Elma across the globe but here are some celebrities with the name; Elma Aveiro (entrepreneur and Ronaldo sister), Elma Postma (South African television presenter and actress).

7.) Elma (Female)

Usage: Turkish

Meanings: (Turkish) sweet

Other Forms: El


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