Scandinavian name
Alma
Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Alma is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Hanna — Grace, favour; Hebrew origin Hannah in Scandinavian spelling.
- Maja — Splendid; Scandinavian form related to Maria/Maja.
- Sara — Princess, lady; Hebrew origin, perennially popular across Scandinavia.
- Sofia — Wisdom; Greek root sophia, long popular across all Nordic countries.
- Anja — Grace; Nordic Anna form.