Alma Name Meaning & Origin
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The name Alma has multiple origins. In Latin, it means 'nourishing' or 'kind'. It is also a common female name in Spanish and Hungarian cultures. In Latin, it was used as an adjective meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind', and has been adopted as a given name in various countries. In Spanish, Alma means 'soul'. The name gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries across different cultures.
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Albanian (Albanian) 74% -
Spanish (Hispanic) 16% -
Hungarian (Hungarian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alma
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Alma
Famous people named Alma include Alma Mahler, an Austrian author and composer; Alma Gluck, a Romanian-American soprano; and Alma Reville, a British screenwriter and film editor.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Alma in the US (SSA Data):
Alma Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.