Alma

Alma Meaning & Origin

About Alma
The name Alma is of Latin origin and means "nourishing" or "kind." It is often associated with qualities such as nurturing, compassion, and generosity. Alma is a name that conveys a sense of warmth and care, reflecting someone who is supportive and understanding towards others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alma are female.

Alma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑlmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alma in Braille

Here's how to represent Alma in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alma in braille

How to Spell the Name Alma in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alma in sign language

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