Alma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alma Name at a Glance

Name	Alma
Meaning	Soul. Rarely used before the 1854 Crimean War Battle of Alma, but subsequently very fashionable.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alma means “Soul. Rarely used before the 1854 Crimean War Battle of Alma, but subsequently very fashionable”. 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.

Alma Name Origin

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

Is Alma a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Alma

When considering Alma for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.