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.