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ALMA
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Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Spanish
Pronounced: AL-mə (English) [key]
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This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France. However, the name was in rare use before the battle; it was probably inspired by Latin almus "nourishing". It also coincides with the Spanish word meaning "the soul". |
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