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Alma

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
Nourishing, soul, learned

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AL-muh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'almus' meaning nourishing or kind.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, Spanish, English

Commonly used in: United States, Spain, United Kingdom

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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