Parma
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Parma
Parma derives from Latin and means "small round shield" or "buckler," referring to a type of defensive weapon used in ancient Rome.
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Etymology
Parma derives from Latin and means "small round shield" or "buckler," referring to a type of defensive weapon used in ancient Rome. The name is primarily used in Italian culture, particularly associated with the city of Parma in the Emilia-Romagna region, and has been adopted across European cultures without strong religious affiliation.
Parma currently ranks #4,978 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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