"Elma" meaning in English

See Elma in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A 19th-century creation, usually explained as a form of Wilhelmina or Italian Guglielma. It has also been recorded as a blend of Elizabeth and Mary. Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|Guglielma}} Italian Guglielma Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elma
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage.
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English female given names, English given names, Pages with 6 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 21 5 38 36
  2. A city in Iowa. Categories (place): Cities in Iowa, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Iowa, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-XLxsfFRm
  3. A town and hamlet therein, in Erie County, New York. Categories (place): Places in New York, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in New York, USA, Towns in the United States, Villages in New York, USA, Villages in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-PZ6-2otl Categories (other): Pages with 6 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 21 5 38 36
  4. A city in Washington. Categories (place): Cities in Washington, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Washington, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-j-5v97rT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 1 31 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 21 5 38 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 20 3 33 44
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