Gender Masculine
Usage Mormon
Pronounced Pron. AL-mə(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown. According to the Book of Mormon, this was the name of two prophets, father and son. Alma the Elder was a corrupt priest who repented after meeting the prophet Abinadi. Alma the Younger rebelled against the church, but repented and become a missionary and prophet.

Related Names

Same SpellingAlma 1, Alma 2
User SubmissionAlma

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Estonia: February 12

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Entry added June 9, 2023