Alma: name meaning and origin
Alma is a Latin name meaning "nourishing; soul". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Al, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Alma
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All middle names for Alma, by length and meaning →
- Alma Belle beautiful
- Alma Blair field, plain
- Alma Claire clear, bright
- Alma Faith faith, trust
- Alma Faye fairy; also faith
- Alma Grace grace, goodwill
- Alma Gray grey
- Alma Hope hope
Sibling names for Alma
- Alma & Mabel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Rose Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Esme Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Ivy Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Levi Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alma & Marie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Alma
No traditional nickname; Alma is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Al, Alie.
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Questions about Alma
What does the name Alma mean?
Alma is a Latin name meaning "nourishing; soul".
How many syllables are in Alma?
Alma has 2 syllables (Al-ma), with the stress usually on "Al".
What are nicknames for Alma?
Alma has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Al, Alie.
Is Alma a boy's or girl's name?
Alma is traditionally a girl's name.