Irish girl name
Almha Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Almha means lady of allen. Old Irish name linked with the Hill of Allen in County Kildare, of uncertain meaning.
Almha, or Almu in Old Irish, is a woman of legend connected with the Hill of Allen in County Kildare, where the stronghold of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna was said to stand. The tales say the place took her name. The Irish name Almhain is the origin of the anglicised Allen in Hill of Allen. Almha is a rare name with an elegant, open sound and a firm link to Leinster, and it would suit families from the area or those who enjoy Fenian tales.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Almha
AlmuAlmaAlmhain
Almha popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1995 Almha ranked #516 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Almha mean?
Almha means "lady of allen". Old Irish name linked with the Hill of Allen in County Kildare, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Almha?
Almha is pronounced AL-wa.
What is the origin of Almha?
Almha is of Irish origin. Old Irish name linked with the Hill of Allen in County Kildare, of uncertain meaning.