Calma

Calma Meaning & Origin

About Calma
The surname Calma is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "calma" meaning "calm" or "tranquil." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a calm or peaceful demeanor. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their composed and serene nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Calma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Calma: 916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Calma is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calma in Braille

Here's how to represent Calma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Calma in braille

How to sign the name Calma using Sign Language

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

The name Calma in sign language

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