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Alma (/ ˈ ɑː l m ə / AHL-mə) [1] or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo. [2]
Almah (עַלְמָה ‘almā, plural: עֲלָמוֹת ‘ălāmōṯ), from a root implying the vigour of puberty, is a Hebrew word meaning a young woman sexually ripe for marriage. [1] The correct meaning and interpretation of the word ‘almah has been a source of controversy between Christians and Jews since the second century. [2]
A Hebrew name is a name of Hebrew origin. In a more narrow meaning, it is a name used by Jews only in a religious context and different from an individual's secular ...
The Hebrew word עַלְמָה ‘almāh refers to a "young woman of childbearing age", but it was translated in the Koine Greek Septuagint as παρθένος parthenos, meaning virgin, and was subsequently picked up by the gospels of Matthew and Luke and used as a messianic prophecy of the Virgin birth of Jesus. [1]
The chosen Hebrew name can be related to the child's secular given name, but it does not have to be. The name is typically Biblical or based in Modern Hebrew . For those who convert to Judaism and thus lack parents with Hebrew names, their parents are given as Abraham and Sarah , the first Jewish people of the Hebrew Bible.
Alma, Elmer, Elmira, Helma, Wilhelmina Elma is a primarily feminine given name of various origins. As an English name, it is considered a feminine version of the name Elmer , or a combination of the names Elizabeth and Mary , [ 1 ] a diminutive form of Wilhelmina and various names ending in -elma , or a variant of Alma , Elmira , or Helma .
Alam is a masculine name derived from several ancient languages including : Arabic: عالم (ʿĀlam) meaning "world" or "universe" Hebrew: cognate word עולם is transcribed as Olam or Ulam, also meaning "World" Tagalog: Alam means "Knowledge" (Wisdom). adjective maalam, is referred to as the one who is knowledgeable and wise.
Alma (/ ˈ æ l m ə /) is a Nephite prophet [1] in the Book of Mormon. Initially a priest who serves in the court of King Noah, when a prophet named Abinadi preaches to the court Alma concurs with Abinadi and affirms that what the prophet said is true. For this, Noah banishes Alma and tries to have him killed.