Name
Ilma
Meaning
Ilma is a feminine name of Finnish origin meaning “air”.
Ilma is the Finnish word for air, related to Ilmatar, the air maiden whose floating on the primordial sea opens the national epic, the Kalevala. The name saw genuine use in Finland a century ago and survives as a delicate vintage rarity.
At a glance
- Origin
- Finnish
- Gender
- Feminine
- Pronounced
- /EEL-mah/
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Questions
Ilma is a feminine name of Finnish origin meaning “air”. Ilma is the Finnish word for air, related to Ilmatar, the air maiden whose floating on the primordial sea opens the national epic, the Kalevala.
Ilma is traditionally a feminine (girl) name.
The name Ilma comes from Finnish. Ilma is the Finnish word for air, related to Ilmatar, the air maiden whose floating on the primordial sea opens the national epic, the Kalevala. The name saw genuine use in Finland a century ago and survives as a delicate vintage rarity.
Ilma is pronounced EEL-mah.
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