Alma
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Alma
The given name 'Alma' is derived from the Latin word 'alma,' meaning 'nourishing' or 'soul,' and is related to the Latin word 'alere,' meaning 'to nourish.' The name 'Alma' is used in various cultures, including Latin American and European cultures, and has historical significance in the context of the Alma Mater, a Latin phrase used to refer to a university or institution, and also as a given name in Jewish culture, possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'almah,' meaning 'young woman' or 'virgin,' which is associated with the Virgin Mary.
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Etymology
The given name 'Alma' is derived from the Latin word 'alma,' meaning 'nourishing' or 'soul,' and is related to the Latin word 'alere,' meaning 'to nourish.' The name 'Alma' is used in various cultures, including Latin American and European cultures, and has historical significance in the context of the Alma Mater, a Latin phrase used to refer to a university or institution, and also as a given name in Jewish culture, possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'almah,' meaning 'young woman' or 'virgin,' which is associated with the Virgin Mary.
Alma currently ranks #449 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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