Meaning: Soul in Spanish; other independent roots exist
The story
Alma coincides with Spanish soul and may also reflect Latin almus, nourishing. The independently used Hebrew name means young woman; these routes should remain distinct.
Also means
What Alma means in its other languages.
- Hebrewyoung woman
- Latinpossibly nourishing
Nicknames
- Almita
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Alma comes from Spanish, Hebrew, and Latin. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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Dawn; other historical derivations also exist
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Light, through Lucius
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Biblical musical term; possibly a pause
Luciana
From Lucianus, ultimately linked to light
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Moon
Seraphina
Fiery ones; of the seraphim
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