Elma
Meaning of Elma
Elma is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as EL-muh (/ˈɛlmə/). The name Elma has variations, with one being Elmira. In the United States of America, the name Elma has been given to newborns since at least 1880. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 30-40 newborns annually, with a rank ranging from 4000 to 6000. While not extremely popular, Elma carries a sense of uniqueness and charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-muh (/ˈɛlmə/)
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Notable People Named Elma
| Elma Amy Yerburgh, a prominent member of the Thwaites family, was known for her generosity and public contributions in Blackburn, including funding the construction of the War Memorial wing to Blackburn Royal Infirmary and helping found the town's Empire Theatre, now named after her. |
| Elma Ina Lewis was an influential American arts educator, founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists and The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts, and a recipient of prestigious awards such as the MacArthur Fellows Grant and the Presidential Medal for the Arts. |
| Elma Teresa Ender is an American attorney and the youngest woman and first Hispanic female to serve as a state district court judge in Texas. |
| Elma Francois was a prominent Africentric Socialist political activist and a declared "national heroine of Trinidad and Tobago" known for her advocacy for trade unions, anti-war, and anti-colonialism. |
| Elma Charlotta Ström was a renowned Swedish opera singer. |
| Elma Jane Dienda is a Namibian politician and teacher who served as a member of the National Assembly of Namibia. |
| Elma Miller is a versatile Canadian musician, composer, writer, and educator. |
| Elma Mitchell was a Scottish poet known for her literary contributions. |
| Elma Campbell - Wilhelmina Allison Campbell was a Scottish nationalist activist. |
| Elma Tryphosa Dangerfield CBE was a British journalist, writer, campaigner, and Liberal Party politician. |
| Elma Davis was a South African international lawn bowler. |
| Elma Ann Bellini was an American judge who served on the New York Supreme Court. |
| Elma Karlowa was a Yugoslav film and television actress known for her work in the entertainment industry. |
| Elma Halilcevic is a Danish handball player for Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub and the Danish national junior team. |
| Elma Parsamyan - Elma Parsamian is a Soviet and Armenian astrophysicist and astronomer known for her work at the Byurakan Observatory, specializing in variable and non-stable stars, galactic nebulae, and archaeoastronomical studies. |
