Norma
Either derived from the Latin word for "rule" or "pattern", or functioning as a feminine counterpart to Norman.
Meaning and origin
Norma was created by composer Felice Romani for the title character in his 1831 opera, a Gaulish priestess whose name may reference the Latin term norma.
How to pronounce Norma
| English (US) | NOR-muh /ˈnɔrmə/ |
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