Girl name
Alma name meaning
“apple; elsewhere nurturing or soul”
Alma means “apple” in Turkic languages and also carries associations with “nurturing” or “soul” in other traditions. Used for girls in Türkiye, it connects with Latin almus and Spanish and Portuguese alma. Its apple meaning supplies a concrete image of orchard trees and their fruit.
What does Alma mean?
Apple; elsewhere nurturing or soul
In Turkish: elma; başka kökenlerde besleyici, can
Alma is a feminine name with several linguistic backgrounds sharing the same spelling. A Turkic reading connects it with the apple, while European naming offers other explanations. Its resemblance to a negative imperative of Turkish almak does not establish that derivation; family naming history may clarify individual cases.
Origin of the name Alma
May reflect Turkic alma, apple. In European naming it is also associated with Latin almus, nourishing, or Spanish and Portuguese alma, soul; Turkish occurrences need not all share one origin.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish, Latin, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Alma in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
How to pronounce Alma
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alma/ |
Is Alma a girl’s name?
Yes, Alma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alma
FAQ about the name Alma
What is the meaning of Alma?
Alma means “apple; elsewhere nurturing or soul”. May reflect Turkic alma, apple. In European naming it is also associated with Latin almus, nourishing, or Spanish and Portuguese alma, soul; Turkish occurrences need not all share one origin.
Is Alma a girl’s name?
Yes, Alma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Alma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alma?
Alma is of Turkish and Latin and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Alma have?
Alma has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alma?
Alma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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