Alma

Meaning soul, nurturing
Origin Hebrew, Latin, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Al-ma

About Alma

Possessing timeless elegance, Alma resonates with quiet sophistication and understated beauty. The name's simplicity belies its profound depth, offering a sense of substance rarely found in more elaborate choices. Alma has graced generations across multiple cultures, establishing itself as a classic that transcends fleeting trends. Its gentle sound feels nurturing and warm, evoking images of wisdom, kindness, and grace. The brevity of the name creates memorable impact—two syllables that leave a lasting impression without demanding attention. Literary and artistic associations add layers of cultural richness, connecting bearers to creative and intellectual traditions. Alma works seamlessly in multilingual environments, pronounced with ease across different languages and regions. The name carries an old-world charm that feels increasingly appealing in contemporary contexts, where vintage names enjoy renewed appreciation. For families valuing heritage, substance, and refined simplicity, Alma represents an exceptional choice that honors the past while remaining perfectly suited to the present.

Variations of Name Alma

Almeda
Almeta
Almita
Aloma
Almira

Nicknames for Alma

Al
Allie
Almy
Lil
Ma
Alma

Famous People Named Alma

Alma MahlerAustrian composer and muse
Alma ThomasAmerican artist
Alma GuillermoprietoMexican journalist and writer
Alma RubensAmerican silent film actress
Alma RevilleEnglish film editor and Hitchcock's wife
Alma LutzAmerican suffragist and author
Alma DeutscherBritish composer and musician
Alma KrugerAmerican actress
Alma AdamsAmerican politician
Alma Har'elIsraeli-American filmmaker
Alma ZadićAustrian lawyer and politician
Alma CoganEnglish singer
Alma MoodieAustralian violinist
Alma Mahler-WerfelCzech-Austrian socialite and composer
Alma GluckRomanian-American soprano
Alma LópezAmerican artist
Alma W. ThomasAmerican educator and activist
Alma MacrorieSouth African author

Characters Named Alma

Alma WadeVideo game character from "F.E.A.R"
Alma MorganCharacter from "Brokeback Mountain" by Annie Proulx
Alma Beers del MarCharacter from "The Shipping News" by E. Annie Proulx
Alma PeregrineCharacter from "The Beast Player" by Nahoko Uehashi
Alma DrayCharacter from "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield
Alma LeFay PeregrineCharacter from "The Peculiar Children" series by Ransom Riggs
Alma OrtegoCharacter from "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones
Alma HodgeCharacter from TV series "Desperate Housewives"
Alma RumblebunsCharacter from the "Shrek" franchise
Alma DaltonCharacter from TV series "Deadwood"
Alma BaltierraCharacter from TV series "Teen Wolf"
Alma WalkerCharacter from TV series "American Horror Story - Asylum"
Alma PeregrinaCharacter from "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi
Alma PereiraCharacter from "The Infinite Sea" by Rick Yancey
Alma WarrenCharacter from "American War" by Omar El Akkad
Alma CoinCharacter from "Painkiller Jane" by Jimmy Palmiotti