Elma
Possibly a blend of Elisabeth and Mary, or a shortened form of longer Germanic or Latin names.
Meaning and origin
Elma appears in Dutch, German and English-speaking regions as a compact name, sometimes derived from Wilhelmine or other longer names with the -elma ending.
How to pronounce Elma
| Dutch (Netherlands) | EL-mah /ˈɛlma/ |
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