Zalma Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Zalma

"Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1997 👥 89 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
89
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Zalma Mean?

Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States. When the railroad moved to town, the name Bollinger's Mill was changed to Zalma, after railroad worker Zalma Block. Zalma is also said to come from a Native American word meaning "the end." As of the 2020 U.S. census, Zalma had a population of 73.

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Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States. When the railroad moved to town, the name Bollinger's Mill was changed to Zalma, after railroad worker Zalma Block. Zalma is also said to come from a Native American word meaning "the end." As of the 2020 U.S. census, Zalma had a population of 73.

Root Element
Zalma
Core Meaning
"Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Zalma

Z 8
A 1
L 3
M 4
A 1
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Zalma in Numbers

89 US bearers
1997 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Zalma" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~89 people named Zalma in the US. Peaked in 1997 with 14 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Zalma?

The Life Path number for Zalma is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 6.

Is Zalma a boy or girl name?

Zalma is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Zalma in the US?

Approximately 89 people in the United States are named Zalma. The name peaked in 1997 with 14 recorded uses.

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