Indian name meaning
Alma
♀ GirlAl·ma · 2 syllables
The soul; nourishing; kind
- Origin
- Latin
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| A | l | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
1 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 9. So Alma carries the name number 9.
About the name Alma
Alma is a girl's name of Latin origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “The soul; nourishing; kind.”
Spoken aloud it is Al·ma — 2 syllables. Alma is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alma mean?
Alma means “The soul; nourishing; kind.” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Is Alma a boy or a girl name?
Alma is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Alma?
Alma is of Latin origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Alma?
Alma has 2 syllables and is said as Al·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Alma?
In the Chaldean system, Alma has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Alma a common name in India?
Alma appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Alma?
For a brother to Alma, families often stay within the same Latin naming tradition — Adrian, Anthony, Augustine or Valentine all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Alma?
Salma, Fatima, Garima or Mahima share Alma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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