Almah
Semitic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Almah
Almah is derived from Arabic root *a-l-m*, meaning "young woman" or "maiden," with linguistic connections to Hebrew *almah* (עַלְמָה), which carries similar meanings of a young, unmarried woman.
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Etymology
Almah is derived from Arabic root *a-l-m*, meaning "young woman" or "maiden," with linguistic connections to Hebrew *almah* (עַלְמָה), which carries similar meanings of a young, unmarried woman. The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and Jewish traditions, with historical significance in religious texts where *almah* appears in biblical passages, particularly in discussions of Isaiah 7:14 regarding a "virgin" or "young woman."
Almah currently ranks #3,257 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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