Alma Jeffers
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Alma Jeffers is a name that combines English origins. The first name Alma is a feminine given name of English origin. Alma ( AHL-mə) 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. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries. The surname Jeffers: Alexis Jeffers (born 1968), St. Kitts and Nevis politician Anne Burton Jeffers (1851–1946), American librarian Audrey Jeffers (1898–1968), Trinidadian social worker and politician Brent Jeffers, American football coach Christopher Jeffers (born 1988), English actor and dancer Ed Jeffers (1921–2010), American football player Francis Jeffers (born 1981), English football player Grace Jeffers (born 1967), American writer and artist Hamilton Jeffers (1893–1976), American astronomer Henry W. Alma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 172K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Alma
English
Alma ( AHL-mə) 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. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Surname: Jeffers
English
Alexis Jeffers (born 1968), St. Kitts and Nevis politician Anne Burton Jeffers (1851–1946), American librarian Audrey Jeffers (1898–1968), Trinidadian social worker and politician Brent Jeffers, American football coach Christopher Jeffers (born 1988), English actor and dancer Ed Jeffers (1921–2010), American football player Francis Jeffers (born 1981), English football player Grace Jeffers (born 1967), American writer and artist Hamilton Jeffers (1893–1976), American astronomer Henry W.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Alma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Alma by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Alma Jeffers
- Alma Mahler (art collector, 1879)
- Alma Deutscher (violinist, 2005)
- Alma Karlin (theosophist, 1889)
- Alma Reville (film screenwriter, 1899)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alma Jeffers:
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Alma?
- The first name Alma originates from English. Alma ( AHL-mə) 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. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries.
- When was Alma most popular?
- The name Alma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Jeffers?
- The surname Jeffers originates from English. Alexis Jeffers (born 1968), St. Kitts and Nevis politician Anne Burton Jeffers (1851–1946), American librarian Audrey Jeffers (1898–1968), Trinidadian social worker and politician Brent Jeffers, American football coach Christopher Jeffers (born 1988), English actor and dancer Ed Jeffers (1921–2010), American football player Francis Jeffers (born 1981), English football player Grace Jeffers (born 1967), American writer and artist Hamilton Jeffers (1893–1976), American astronomer Henry W.
- How common is the surname Jeffers?
- The surname Jeffers is shared by approximately 17K people worldwide.