Elma
name
name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name originating as a coinage.
- 2 A city in Iowa.
- 3 A town in New York.
- 4 A city in Washington.
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Elma considers herself the owner, but the diamond belongs to her sister."
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.