Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Alma
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| Meaning | Virgin, young girl. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Alma is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is virgin or young girl.
Alma is pronounced al-maw'. Alma is not a proper name in the Bible, but it has been used seven times to indicate a damsel, maid or virgin. The most famous occurrence of the word alma in the Bible is in the prophecy of Isaiah, "Behold, a virgin (Hebrew - alma) shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Psalms 68:25; Exodus 2:8, Proverbs 30:19; Genesis 24:43, Isaiah 7:14; Solomon 1:3; 6:8 Strong's concordance H5959 |
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