Alma

Alma is a name with Latin origins and the meaning of Alma is 'a compassionate mother'. The name is one with extreme biblical and historical significance, as it is taken from the Latin phrase 'alma mater'. It has many other meanings, one of them being ‘to enrich one’s soul’. Another meaning of the name is ‘someone who lifts one’s soul’. In Latin, 'almer' means 'nourishment', so this is why the name refers to one who nourishes the soul of others with their presence. The phrase 'almer mater' means ‘the one who is a compassionate Mother’ and it refers to the Virgin Mother Mary, who is the mother of Jesus Christ.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

nurturing, soul

Origin

Latin

Numerology

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Lucky

Alma lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Alma

• Alma Thomas American painter
• Alma Leonore Beltran Mexican actress
• Alma Angela Cogan English pop singer
• Alma Guillermoprieto Mexican journalist
• Alma Redlinger Romanian painter & illustrator

Alma in Pop Culture

• Apollonia Greek feminine form of Apollo, meaning "destroyer"
• Apollonia character in film "Purple Rain;" played by Apollonia Kotero
• Apollonia character on TV's "Carnivale"
• Apollonia Vitelli Corleone, character in "The Godfather" saga
• Alma Singer character in The History of Love by Nicole Krauss