Revision History

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6/9/2023, 2:32 PM Mike C alma-3 added (from user-submitted name 243481)
2/11/2020, 12:54 PM Mike C 243481
6/10/2018, 7:15 PM Sofia 243481 merge 2 names
5/21/2018, 7:49 PM LMS 285115 initial state of 285115
8/23/2016, 7:45 AM warriorgoddess 243481 initial state of 243481

Gender Masculine
Usage Mormon
Pronounced Pron. /ˈæl.mə/(English)

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.