Origin:
English
German
Greek
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Used as a diminutive of many feminine name ending in ‘elma’. Also a name derived from a compound of the first two letters of Elizabeth and Mary.
Soul Urge:People with the name Elma have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Elma tend to be orderly and dedicated to building their lives on a solid foundation of order and service. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. Their practical nature makes them good at managing and saving money, and at building things in the material world. Because of their focus on order and practicality, they may seem overly cautious and conservative at times.