"Colma" meaning in English

See Colma in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Unknown. Likely from a corruption of Coleman, Colima, or a literary reference. See Colma, California#Etymology for more. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown, {{m|en|Coleman}} Coleman, {{m|en|Colima}} Colima Head templates: {{en-prop}} Colma
  1. An incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, notable for its cemeteries. Wikipedia link: Colma, California#Etymology Categories (place): Places in California, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in California, USA, Towns in the United States
    Sense id: en-Colma-en-name-rndSCAZm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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