Elma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elma Name at a Glance

Name	Elma
Meaning	Used as a diminutive of many feminine name ending in 'elma'. Also a name derived from a compound of the first two letters of Elizaheth and Mary.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elma means “Used as a diminutive of many feminine name ending in 'elma'. Also a name derived from a compound of the first two letters of Elizaheth and Mary”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elma Name Origin

Our database records Elma under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elma

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