Elma - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Elma \e-lma, el-ma\ is pronounced EL-mah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "God's protection".

For more information, see also the related name Wilhelmina.

Baby names that sound like Elma are Alma and Ellma. Other similar baby names are Elva, Elsa, Emma, Esma, Ella, Elda, Elia, Elza, Erma and Elga.

Elma is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Elma. Click here to compare Elma with related baby names.