The name story
The story carried by Alma
Several distinct histories coincide: Latin almus, “nourishing”; Spanish alma, “soul”; and a separate Hebrew name meaning “young woman.”
The living name encyclopedia
Alma
AL-muh in English; AHL-mah in Spanish
2025 U.S. snapshot
How often was it recorded?
The name against itself
Its path since 2000
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