Latin/Spanish · Girl name
Palmira
“from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city”
About the name Palmira
Palmira is a feminine given name used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, derived from the Latin name for the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The name Palmyra itself is thought to be a Greco-Roman adaptation of the original Semitic name Tadmor. Palmira is not directly related to the botanical palm tree, though the Latin ‘palma’ means palm. The name is found in various Romance-language cultures and is also the name of a city in Colombia, reflecting its use as a place name.
- Meaning
- from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city
- Origin
- Latin/Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- pal-ME-ra(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Palmira
- Palmira Maria
- Palmira Isabel
- Palmira Sofia
- Palmira Clara
- Palmira Teresa
Questions about Palmira
- What does Palmira mean?
- Palmira is a Latin name meaning "from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city".
- How do you pronounce Palmira?
- Palmira is pronounced pal-ME-ra, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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