Palma
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Palma
Palma derives from the Latin word "palma," meaning "palm tree," and by extension symbolizes victory, triumph, or peace due to the palm's historical significance in ancient Mediterranean cultures.
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Etymology
Palma derives from the Latin word "palma," meaning "palm tree," and by extension symbolizes victory, triumph, or peace due to the palm's historical significance in ancient Mediterranean cultures. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with roots in Christian tradition where palm branches symbolized martyrdom and resurrection.
Palma currently ranks #16,667 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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