First name
Elma
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- Origin
- English coinage, also Turkish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Turkish, Bosnian, Estonian
- Spellings
- Elma · Alma · Elmira
- Say it
- EL-mah
- Letters
- 4
The story of Elma
Elma is a name with several homes. In English it was created in the 19th century, usually explained as a form of Wilhelmina or the Italian Guglielma. In Turkish, elma means apple, and the name is also used in Bosnia and Estonia.
Roots
English: form of Wilhelmina or Guglielma; Turkish elma (apple).
Where it is used
Used in Turkey, Bosnia, Scandinavia and the US.
Elma name FAQ
Where does the name Elma come from?
Elma is of English coinage, also Turkish origin. Today it is used in English, Turkish, Bosnian, Estonian families.
How do you pronounce Elma?
Elma is usually pronounced EL-mah.
Is Elma a boy's or a girl's name?
Elma is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elma?
Related spellings and forms include Alma, Elmira.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Background researched by our team and written in our own words.