Almas

Almas is a unisex first name that occurs in both Persian and Arabic and carries the meaning 'the diamond'. Variants of the name include Almaz as well as the purely feminine form Almasa.

What does the name Almas mean?

Almas is a unisex first name with Persian and Arabic roots that means 'the diamond'. Variants include Almaz and the specifically feminine form Almasa.

Where does the name Almas come from?

The name Almas has its origin in Persian and is used for both women and men. The etymological derivation comes from the Persian word almâs (الماس), which means 'diamond', as well as from the Arabic ʿalmās (أَلْمَاس), also meaning 'diamond'. The languages in which the name occurs are Arabic and Persian.

How do you pronounce Almas?

The pronunciation of Almas is clear and consists of two syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is typically rendered as 'Al-mas' [ˈalmaːs] or [ˈalmas]. It begins with an open A sound, which stands for openness and directness. The dark 'l' in the middle gives the sound stability. The final syllable '-mas' ends distinctly with an S sound, creating a clear conclusion. Almas thus sounds powerful yet gentle – simple, present, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, Almas is among the sought-after first names and currently ranks 1,069th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching rank 906. In the last ten years, Almas has been given as a first name about 200 times, placing it 1,584th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,941st.

Nicknames & pet names

Almi / Almo

Famous people

• Almas Farahi (singer from Afghanistan)