Elma

God's helmet, divine protection

girlGermanic

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Elma meaning & origin

Elma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "God's helmet, divine protection". Listed origin: Germanic.

Pronunciation

EL-mah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Elma. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma Marie
  • Elma Jane

Sources & notes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elma

What does the name Elma mean?

Elma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "God's helmet, divine protection". Listed origin: Germanic.

How do you pronounce Elma?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is EL-mah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Elma?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Elma. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Elma?

Try Elma Rose, Elma Grace, Elma Marie, Elma Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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