alma

/ˈæl.mə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: almas · awalim

Meaning · English

An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “alma” mean?

An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner.

Is “alma” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.