Alma Rojo
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Alma Rojo 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 Rojo: Alba Rojo Cama (1961–2016), Mexican sculptor, daughter of Vicente Antonio Molino Rojo (1926–2011), Spanish actor Ethel Rojo (1937–2012), Argentine actress and vedette Gogó Rojo (1942–2021), Argentine vedette and actress Helena Rojo (born 1944), Mexican actress José Ángel Rojo (born 1948), Spanish footballer José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo (1947–2022), Spanish footballer and coach Juan Carlos Rojo (born 1959), Spanish footballer Marcos Rojo (born 1990), Argentine footballer María Rojo (born 1943), Mexican actress and politician Sara Rojo Pérez, Spanish painter Tamara Rojo (born 1974), Spanish ball. 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: Rojo
Spanish
Alba Rojo Cama (1961–2016), Mexican sculptor, daughter of Vicente Antonio Molino Rojo (1926–2011), Spanish actor Ethel Rojo (1937–2012), Argentine actress and vedette Gogó Rojo (1942–2021), Argentine vedette and actress Helena Rojo (born 1944), Mexican actress José Ángel Rojo (born 1948), Spanish footballer José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo (1947–2022), Spanish footballer and coach Juan Carlos Rojo (born 1959), Spanish footballer Marcos Rojo (born 1990), Argentine footballer María Rojo (born 1943), Mexican actress and politician Sara Rojo Pérez, Spanish painter Tamara Rojo (born 1974), Spanish ball.
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 Rojo
- 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 Rojo:
Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.
Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.
Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.
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 Rojo?
- The surname Rojo originates from Spanish. Alba Rojo Cama (1961–2016), Mexican sculptor, daughter of Vicente Antonio Molino Rojo (1926–2011), Spanish actor Ethel Rojo (1937–2012), Argentine actress and vedette Gogó Rojo (1942–2021), Argentine vedette and actress Helena Rojo (born 1944), Mexican actress José Ángel Rojo (born 1948), Spanish footballer José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo (1947–2022), Spanish footballer and coach Juan Carlos Rojo (born 1959), Spanish footballer Marcos Rojo (born 1990), Argentine footballer María Rojo (born 1943), Mexican actress and politician Sara Rojo Pérez, Spanish painter Tamara Rojo (born 1974), Spanish ball.
- What are the origins of the name Alma Rojo?
- The name Alma Rojo combines two different traditions: the first name Alma has English roots, while the surname Rojo originates from Spanish.