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Name

Ilma

/EEL-mah/ FeminineFinnish

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/
Themes
SkyFreedom

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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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