Norma
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Norma
Norma derives from the Latin word "norma," meaning "rule," "standard," or "pattern," referring to a carpenter's square or a guiding principle.
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Etymology
Norma derives from the Latin word "norma," meaning "rule," "standard," or "pattern," referring to a carpenter's square or a guiding principle. The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious affiliation.
Norma currently ranks #2,012 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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