Talma
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Talma
Talma derives from the Hebrew word "tal" (טל), meaning "dew," and is a feminine given name rooted in Hebrew linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Talma derives from the Hebrew word "tal" (טל), meaning "dew," and is a feminine given name rooted in Hebrew linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and Israel, with historical significance as a modern Hebrew name that emerged during the Zionist movement and the establishment of the State of Israel.
Talma currently ranks #8,537 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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