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Girl's nameOrigin: Germanic, TurkishMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 28 May

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

English:
Elma
Slovak:
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Czech:
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Hungarian:
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Polish:
Elma
German:
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Spanish:
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French:
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Italian:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Elma 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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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Elma vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ELMA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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 calendars
28 May
Slovak Extended Calendar
30 September
Lotyšsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The 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 use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Elma
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Elmy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Elme
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Elmu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Elma!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Elme
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Elmou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElmiElmičkaElmuškaElmka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Elma
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Elma! Elmi! Elmuška!

Notable figures named Elma

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Elma Danielsson
SE
1865 – 1936Historical Figure

Swedish journalist

Elma de Vries
NL
born 1983Notable Figure

Dutch speed skater

Elma Dienda
NA
born 1964Notable Figure

Namibian politician

Elma Bulla
HU
1913 – 1980Historical Figure

Hungarian actress (1913-1980)

Elma González
US
born 1942Notable Figure

Mexican-born American plant cell biologist

Elma Lewis
US
1921 – 2004Historical Figure

founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists and the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts (1921–2004)

Elma Yerburgh
GB
1864 – 1946Historical Figure

brewer

Elma Fleuret
FR
born 1999Notable Figure

francouzská sportovní lezkyně

Test how Elma sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Elma Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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