Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Bilma
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bilma.
Primary meaning
Salt; salt pan
Pronunciation: BIL-mah
Profile summary
Name from the Bilma oasis in Niger, known for salt production. Means 'salt' in the Kanuri language. Very rare as a given name. The current meaning shown for this name is Salt; salt pan. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BIL-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Bilima. Bilma appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bilma is currently cataloged under African (songhai/zarma) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Salt; salt pan.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under African (songhai/zarma) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bilma is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Bilima. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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