"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: {{m|en|Wilhelmina}} Wilhelmina, {{der|en|it|Guglielma}} Italian Guglielma, {{m|en|Elizabeth}} Elizabeth, {{m|en|Mary}} Mary Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elma
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 68 2 30 0
  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-QXy-T0wk
  3. A town in New York Categories (place): Places in New York, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in New York, USA, Towns in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elma-en-name-6XQ5xq6d
  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-BChiILyL

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