"Elmira" meaning in English

See Elmira in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ɛlˈmaɪɹə/
Etymology: Possibly a feminine equivalent of Elmer, from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (“noble”) + *mēraz (“famous”), as in Spanish Edelmira. Introduced through literature (Molière, Goethe). Etymology templates: {{der|en|gem-pro|*aþalaz|t=noble}} Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (“noble”), {{cog|es|Edelmira}} Spanish Edelmira Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elmira
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
    Sense id: en-Elmira-en-name-z10~dBQY Categories (other): English female given names, English given names
  2. Any of a number of places in the US and Canada.
    A village in Missouri.
    Categories (place): Places in Missouri, USA, Places in the United States, Villages in Missouri, USA, Villages in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elmira-en-name-gYg8Lset
  3. Any of a number of places in the US and Canada.
    A city, the county seat of Chemung County, New York.
    Categories (place): Cities in New York, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in New York, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elmira-en-name-RKLpK~BE Categories (other): County seats of New York, USA, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 39 45 10 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 4 3 34 40 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 3 37 43 14
  4. Any of a number of places in the US and Canada.
    A census-designated place in Solano County, California.
    Categories (place): Census-designated places in California, USA, Places in California, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elmira-en-name-J9R0wRjj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 39 45 10 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 4 3 34 40 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 3 37 43 14
  5. Any of a number of places in the US and Canada.
    A census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon.
    Categories (place): Census-designated places in Oregon, USA, Places in Oregon, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Elmira-en-name-f~wk~QUo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 39 45 10 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 4 3 34 40 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 3 37 43 14
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