Elma
Elma is a charming and distinctive feminine name with multiple intriguing origins. It often functions as a condensed form of Germanic names like Wilhelma or Anselma, while also echoing the Turkish word for apple. It appeals to parents with its melodious simplicity and gentle, international resonance.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisElma is interpreted as a short form of Germanic names, or as meaning 'apple' from Turkish.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Elma sa najčastejšie vykladá ako skrátená podoba germánskych mien Wilhelma, Wilhelmine alebo Anselma, prípadne iných mien zakončených na -elma. V turečtine je elma apelatívum s významom „jablko“, nie je však isté, či každé použitie mena Elma s týmto slovom etymologicky súvisí.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Elma is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
ELMA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling14 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Elma
13People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists and the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts (1921–2004)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Elma Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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