TheNameDBAlma
FeminineMeaning
Nourishing, kind, or soul; also associated with 'alma mater' (fostering mother).
Etymology
Alma derives from the Latin adjective 'almus' meaning nourishing or kind, famously used in the phrase 'alma mater' (fostering mother) for educational institutions. In Spanish and Hebrew contexts, it can also mean 'soul' (from Spanish/Portuguese 'alma' and Hebrew 'almah').
About the Name Alma
Alma is a concise, elegant name with multiple cultural resonances across Latin, Spanish, and Hebrew traditions. It gained particular popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in English-speaking countries.